antiaggression
|an-ti-a-gres-sion|
/ˌæn.ti.əˈɡrɛʃ.ən/
against aggression
Etymology
'antiaggression' is formed in Modern English from the prefix 'anti-' (from Greek 'anti-' meaning 'against') combined with 'aggression' (from Latin 'aggressio', meaning 'attack' or 'assault').
'aggression' comes from Latin 'aggressio' (from 'aggredi', 'to attack'), passed into Old French/Medieval Latin and then into Middle English as 'aggression'; the compound with the prefix 'anti-' is a Modern English formation creating 'anti-aggression' and then 'antiaggression'.
The elements originally referred to 'against' + 'attack'; over time the compound has taken the specialised modern meaning of a stance, policy, or measure opposing acts of aggression.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the principle, policy, or stance of opposing aggression or aggressive acts (especially in international relations or law).
The treaty contains strong antiaggression provisions to deter any future attacks.
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Adjective 1
opposed to aggression; intended to prevent or prohibit aggressive actions (often used before a noun, e.g., antiaggression treaty/policy).
They negotiated an antiaggression pact to reduce the risk of conflict.
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Last updated: 2025/08/27 04:11