debt-hostile
|debt-hos-tile|
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/dɛt ˈhɑːstaɪl/
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/dɛt ˈhɒstaɪl/
opposed to debt
Etymology
Etymology Information
'debt-hostile' originates from the combination of 'debt' and 'hostile', where 'debt' refers to money owed and 'hostile' means antagonistic or opposed.
Historical Evolution
The term 'debt-hostile' combines the English words 'debt' and 'hostile' to describe an attitude or policy against incurring debt.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'hostile' meant 'enemy' or 'opponent', but in this context, it evolved to mean 'opposed to' or 'against'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having a negative or antagonistic attitude towards debt or borrowing.
The company adopted a debt-hostile strategy to avoid financial risks.
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Last updated: 2025/03/12 07:39