bondage-opposing
|bon/dage-o/ppos/ing|
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/ˈbɒndɪdʒ əˌpoʊzɪŋ/
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/ˈbɒndɪdʒ əˌpəʊzɪŋ/
resisting bondage
Etymology
'bondage-opposing' is a compound word formed from 'bondage' and 'opposing'. 'Bondage' originates from Middle English 'bondage', meaning 'servitude', and 'opposing' comes from Latin 'opponere', meaning 'to set against'.
'Bondage' evolved from Middle English 'bondage', while 'opposing' evolved from Latin 'opponere'. The combination into 'bondage-opposing' is a modern English formation.
Initially, 'bondage' meant 'servitude', and 'opposing' meant 'to set against'. The combination now signifies actively resisting bondage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
actively resisting or opposing bondage or enslavement.
The activists were known for their bondage-opposing stance.
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Last updated: 2025/02/07 04:10