insurer
|in-sur-er|
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/ɪnˈʃʊrər/
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/ɪnˈʃʊərə/
insurance provider
Etymology
Etymology Information
'insurer' originates from the Old French word 'enseurer', which meant 'to make sure'.
Historical Evolution
'enseurer' transformed into the Middle English word 'ensuren', and eventually became the modern English word 'insurer'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make sure or secure', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a party providing insurance'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person or company that underwrites an insurance risk; the party in an insurance contract undertaking to pay compensation.
The insurer agreed to cover the damages caused by the storm.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41