abonne
|a-bonne|
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/əˈbɒneɪ/
subscriber
Etymology
Etymology Information
'abonne' originates from French, specifically the word 'abonner,' where 'a-' meant 'to' and 'bonner' meant 'to make good or valid.'
Historical Evolution
'abonner' transformed into the English word 'abonne' and has been used in modern English to refer to subscribers.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make a subscription valid,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a subscriber.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a subscriber, especially to a service or publication.
The abonne received the latest issue of the magazine.
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Last updated: 2025/04/04 18:21
