deregulators
|de-re-gu-la-tors|
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/ˌdiːˈrɛɡjʊˌleɪtərz/
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/ˌdiːˈrɛɡjʊˌleɪtəz/
(deregulator)
reduce regulations
Etymology
'deregulator' originates from the prefix 'de-' meaning 'removal' and 'regulate' from Latin 'regulare', meaning 'to control or direct'.
'regulare' transformed into the English word 'regulate', and with the addition of the prefix 'de-', it became 'deregulate', leading to 'deregulator'.
Initially, it meant 'to remove control', and over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'one who removes or reduces regulations'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
entities or individuals that advocate for or implement the reduction or elimination of government regulations.
The deregulators argued that reducing regulations would boost economic growth.
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Last updated: 2025/03/12 09:40