company-opposed
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/ˈkʌmpəni əˌpoʊzd/
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/ˈkʌmpəni əˌpəʊzd/
against corporations
Etymology
Etymology Information
The term 'company-opposed' is a modern English compound word formed by combining 'company' and 'opposed'.
Historical Evolution
The word 'company' comes from Old French 'compaignie', meaning 'society, friendship, intimacy; body of soldiers', while 'opposed' comes from Latin 'opponere', meaning 'to set against'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'opposed' meant 'to set against', and in this context, it evolved to mean 'against a company'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
opposed to or against a company or corporation.
The activist group is company-opposed, often protesting against large corporations.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45