polluter
|pol/lu/ter|
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/pəˈluːtər/
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/pəˈluːtə/
(pollute)
contaminating
Etymology
Etymology Information
'polluter' originates from the Latin word 'polluere', where 'pol-' meant 'to soil' and '-luere' meant 'to wash'.
Historical Evolution
'polluere' transformed into the Old French word 'polluer', and eventually became the modern English word 'pollute' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to soil or defile', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to contaminate or make impure'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person or organization that causes pollution.
The factory was identified as a major polluter of the river.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45