nature-averse
|na/ture-a/verse|
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/ˈneɪtʃər əˌvɜrs/
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/ˈneɪtʃə əˌvɜːs/
dislike of nature
Etymology
Etymology Information
The term 'nature-averse' combines 'nature,' from Latin 'natura,' meaning 'essential qualities, innate disposition,' and 'averse,' from Latin 'aversus,' meaning 'turned away.'
Historical Evolution
'Nature' and 'averse' have been used in English since the 14th century, but the compound 'nature-averse' is a modern formation.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'averse' meant 'turned away,' but in 'nature-averse,' it has evolved to mean 'disliking or avoiding nature.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having a dislike or aversion to nature or natural environments.
He is nature-averse and prefers staying indoors.
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Last updated: 2025/02/13 00:47