privately-supported
|pri-vate-ly-sup-port-ed|
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/ˈpraɪvətli səˈpɔrtɪd/
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/ˈpraɪvətli səˈpɔːtɪd/
non-governmental funding
Etymology
'privately-supported' originates from the combination of 'private' and 'support,' where 'private' refers to non-governmental entities and 'support' means to provide assistance or backing.
'Private' comes from the Latin word 'privatus,' meaning 'restricted to oneself,' and 'support' comes from the Old French 'suporter,' meaning 'to carry or hold up.'
Initially, 'private' meant 'restricted to oneself,' and 'support' meant 'to carry or hold up.' Over time, 'privately-supported' evolved to mean 'funded by private entities.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
funded or maintained by private individuals or organizations rather than by the government.
The privately-supported museum relies on donations from local patrons.
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Last updated: 2025/06/04 08:42