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enslavement-promoting

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/ɪnˈsleɪvmənt prəˈmoʊtɪŋ/

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/ɪnˈsleɪvmənt prəˈməʊtɪŋ/

supporting slavery

Etymology
Etymology Information

'enslavement-promoting' originates from the combination of 'enslavement' and 'promoting'. 'Enslavement' comes from 'enslave', which is derived from the Old French 'enslavir', meaning 'to make a slave'. 'Promoting' comes from the Latin 'promovere', meaning 'to move forward'.

Historical Evolution

'enslavement' changed from the Old French word 'enslavir' and eventually became the modern English word 'enslave'. 'Promoting' evolved from the Latin 'promovere' through Middle English 'promoten'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'enslavement' meant 'the act of making someone a slave', and 'promoting' meant 'to advance or encourage'. The combined term 'enslavement-promoting' retains these meanings in a modern context.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

encouraging or supporting the act of making someone a slave.

The regime's policies were criticized for being enslavement-promoting.

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Last updated: 2025/02/12 07:45