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internationally-backed

|in-ter-na-tion-al-ly-backed|

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/ˌɪntərˈnæʃənəli-bækt/

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/ˌɪntəˈnæʃənəli-bækt/

(back)

support or move backward

Base FormPluralPresent3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleAdjective
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Etymology
Etymology Information

'back' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'bæc', where 'bæc' meant 'the rear part of the body'.

Historical Evolution

'bæc' changed from Old English word 'bæc' and eventually became the modern English word 'back'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'the rear part of the body', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'support or endorse'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

supported or endorsed by international entities or countries.

The internationally-backed peace agreement was signed last year.

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Last updated: 2025/05/26 08:10