post-dispatch
|post-dis-patch|
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/poʊst dɪˈspætʃ/
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/pəʊst dɪˈspætʃ/
printed publication sent
Etymology
Etymology Information
'post-dispatch' originates from the combination of 'post-' meaning 'after' and 'dispatch' meaning 'to send off or away'.
Historical Evolution
The term 'dispatch' comes from the Italian word 'dispacciare', which means 'to send off'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the act of sending something off, but now it is commonly used to refer to a printed publication sent out after printing.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a newspaper or publication that is sent out after being printed.
The post-dispatch was delivered to subscribers early in the morning.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42