aggressionist
|ag-gress-ion-ist|
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/əˈɡrɛʃənɪst/
advocate of aggression
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aggressionist' originates from the word 'aggression,' which comes from Latin 'aggressio,' meaning 'an attack.'
Historical Evolution
'aggressio' transformed into the French word 'agression,' and eventually became the modern English word 'aggression' and subsequently 'aggressionist.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'an attack or assault,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person who supports aggressive policies.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/05/31 01:51
