community-opposed
|com-mu-ni-ty-op-posed|
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/kəˈmjuːnɪti əˈpoʊzd/
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/kəˈmjuːnɪti əˈpəʊzd/
against community interests
Etymology
'community-opposed' is a compound word formed from 'community' and 'opposed'. 'Community' originates from Latin 'communitas', meaning 'common, public, shared by all or many'. 'Opposed' comes from Latin 'opponere', meaning 'to set against'.
'Community' evolved from Old French 'comunité', while 'opposed' evolved from Old French 'opposer'. The combination of these words into 'community-opposed' is a modern English formation.
The term 'community-opposed' has consistently meant being against the interests of a community since its formation.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describing a stance or action that is against or not in favor of a particular community's interests or desires.
The new policy was community-opposed due to its potential negative impact on local businesses.
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Last updated: 2025/05/26 07:05