aginners
|a-ginn-ers|
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/əˈɡɪnərz/
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/əˈɡɪnəz/
(aginner)
habitual opposer
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aginner' originates from American English, specifically a colloquial formation from 'agin' meaning 'against' and the suffix '-er' indicating a person.
Historical Evolution
'agin' transformed from the Middle English word 'agen' and eventually became the modern colloquial form 'agin' in American English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'against,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person who is against something.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/05/31 15:06
