abnegators
|ab-ne-ga-tors|
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/ˈæb.nɪˌɡeɪ.tərz/
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/ˈæb.nɪˌɡeɪ.təz/
(abnegator)
self-denial
Etymology
Etymology Information
'abnegator' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'abnegare,' where 'ab-' meant 'away' and 'negare' meant 'to deny.'
Historical Evolution
'abnegare' transformed into the Medieval Latin word 'abnegator,' and eventually became the modern English word 'abnegator.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'one who denies or rejects,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
individuals who renounce or reject something, often referring to self-denial or self-sacrifice.
The monks were known as abnegators, living a life of simplicity and self-denial.
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Last updated: 2025/04/03 18:36