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aginners

|a-ginn-ers|

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/əˈɡɪnərz/

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/əˈɡɪnəz/

(aginner)

habitual opposer

Base FormPlural
aginneraginners
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

Noun 1

a person who is habitually opposed to any new idea or proposal.

The aginners in the community resisted the new development plans.

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Last updated: 2025/05/31 15:06