anti-detention
|an-ti-de-ten-tion|
/ˌænti dɪˈtɛnʃən/
opposition to detention
Etymology
'anti-detention' originates from the prefix 'anti-' meaning 'against' and the word 'detention' from Latin 'detentio', meaning 'a holding back'.
'detentio' transformed into the English word 'detention', and the prefix 'anti-' was added to form 'anti-detention'.
Initially, 'detention' meant 'a holding back', but in modern usage, it refers to the act of detaining someone, while 'anti-detention' signifies opposition to this act.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a stance or policy against the practice of detaining individuals, often in a legal or political context.
The organization advocates for anti-detention policies to protect human rights.
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Last updated: 2025/03/05 01:41