labor-supportive
|la/bor-sup/por/tive|
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/ˈleɪbər səˌpɔrtɪv/
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/ˈleɪbə səˌpɔːtɪv/
supporting workers
Etymology
'labor-supportive' originates from the combination of 'labor,' which comes from Latin 'labor,' meaning 'work,' and 'supportive,' derived from 'support,' which comes from Old French 'suport,' meaning 'to carry or hold up.'
'labor' and 'supportive' combined in modern English to form 'labor-supportive,' emphasizing support for workers.
Initially, 'labor' meant 'work,' and 'supportive' meant 'providing assistance.' Together, they evolved to mean 'supportive of workers.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
supportive of labor or workers, often in the context of policies, actions, or attitudes that favor the interests of workers.
The new policy is labor-supportive, aiming to improve working conditions.
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Last updated: 2025/01/26 23:02