anti-expansionist
|an/ti-ex/pan/sion/ist|
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/ˌænti ɪkˈspænʃənɪst/
opposition to expansion
Etymology
Etymology Information
'anti-expansionist' originates from the prefix 'anti-' meaning 'against' and the word 'expansionist', which refers to the policy of expanding territory or influence.
Historical Evolution
The term 'anti-expansionist' was formed by combining 'anti-' with 'expansionist' to describe opposition to expansion policies.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'against expansion policies', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
opposed to the policy or practice of territorial or economic expansion.
The anti-expansionist policies were popular among the citizens.
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