angariation
|an-ga-ri-a-tion|
/ˌæŋɡəˈreɪʃən/
forcible requisition or compulsion
Etymology
'angariation' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'angariare,' where 'angariare' meant 'to compel to work or service.'
'angariare' changed from the Medieval Latin word 'angariatio' and eventually became the modern English word 'angariation.'
Initially, it meant 'to compel someone to perform work or service,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'forcibly requisitioning property, especially for public or military use.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of forcibly commandeering or requisitioning property, especially for public or military use.
The angariation of horses was common during wartime.
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Last updated: 2025/08/06 14:06