agitatrix
|ag-i-ta-trix|
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/ˈædʒɪˌteɪtrɪks/
female agitator
Etymology
Etymology Information
'agitatrix' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'agitātrīx', where 'agitā-' meant 'to drive' or 'to stir up'.
Historical Evolution
'agitātrīx' transformed into the English word 'agitatrix' through the influence of Latin on English vocabulary.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a female who stirs up or drives', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a female agitator; a woman who stirs up public feeling on political or social issues.
The agitatrix led the protest with fervor and determination.
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Last updated: 2025/06/01 00:21