business-friendly
|busi/ness-friend/ly|
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/ˈbɪznəs ˈfrɛndli/
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/ˈbɪznɪs ˈfrɛndli/
supportive to business
Etymology
Etymology Information
'business-friendly' originates from the combination of 'business' and 'friendly,' where 'business' refers to commercial activities and 'friendly' means supportive or favorable.
Historical Evolution
'business-friendly' evolved from the need to describe environments or policies that are favorable to business operations.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'supportive to business,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
supportive or conducive to business operations and growth.
The city council implemented business-friendly policies to attract new companies.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45