abandonee
|a-ban-don-ee|
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/əˌbændəˈniː/
recipient of abandonment
Etymology
Etymology Information
'abandonee' originates from the English word 'abandon,' which comes from the Old French word 'abandoner,' meaning 'to relinquish or give up.'
Historical Evolution
'abandoner' transformed into the English word 'abandon,' and eventually the term 'abandonee' was coined to describe the recipient of something abandoned.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'abandon' meant 'to relinquish or give up,' and 'abandonee' was created to specify the person receiving what was relinquished.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person to whom something is abandoned or relinquished.
The abandonee took possession of the property after the original owner left.
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Last updated: 2025/03/29 08:36