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aggressors

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/əˈɡrɛsərz/

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/əˈɡrɛsəz/

(aggressor)

initiator of conflict

Base FormPlural
aggressoraggressors
Etymology
Etymology Information

'aggressor' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'aggressor', where 'ag-' meant 'toward' and 'gressor' 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 hostilities'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a person or country that initiates hostilities or an attack.

The aggressors were condemned by the international community.

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Last updated: 2025/01/17 20:18