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corruptors

|cor-rupt-ors|

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/kəˈrʌptərz/

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/kəˈrʌptəz/

(corruptor)

one who corrupts

Base FormPlural
corruptorcorruptors
Etymology
Etymology Information

'corruptor' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'corruptor,' where 'cor-' meant 'together' and 'rumpere' meant 'to break.'

Historical Evolution

'corruptor' changed from the Latin word 'corruptor' and eventually became the modern English word 'corruptor.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'one who breaks or destroys,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'one who causes moral decay.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

individuals or entities that cause corruption or moral decay.

The corruptors in the government were finally exposed.

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Last updated: 2025/05/22 10:07