captivity-endorsing
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/kæpˈtɪvɪti ɛnˈdɔrsɪŋ/
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/kæpˈtɪvɪti ɪnˈdɔːsɪŋ/
supporting captivity
Etymology
'captivity-endorsing' is a compound word formed from 'captivity' and 'endorsing'. 'Captivity' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'captivitas', where 'captivus' meant 'captive'. 'Endorsing' comes from the Latin 'indorsare', meaning 'to write on the back'.
'Captivity' evolved from the Latin 'captivitas' through Old French 'captivité', and 'endorsing' evolved from the Latin 'indorsare' through Old French 'endosser'.
Initially, 'captivity' meant 'the state of being a captive', and 'endorsing' meant 'to support or approve'. Together, they form a modern term meaning 'supporting the state of being captive'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
supporting or promoting the state of being captive or confined.
The zoo's new policy was criticized for being captivity-endorsing.
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Last updated: 2025/03/04 18:53