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aggressor

|a/gres/sor|

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🇺🇸

/əˈɡrɛsər/

🇬🇧

/əˈɡrɛsə/

initiator of conflict

Etymology
Etymology Information

'aggressor' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'aggressor', where 'ag-' meant 'toward' and 'gradi' meant 'to step'.

Historical Evolution

'aggressor' changed from the Latin word 'aggressor' and eventually became the modern English word 'aggressor'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'one who steps toward', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'one who initiates an attack'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a person or country that initiates hostilities or an attack.

The aggressor was quickly identified by the authorities.

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Last updated: 2025/01/23 15:06