pro-English
|pro-eng-lish|
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/proʊˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/
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/prəʊˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/
for English
Etymology
'pro-English' originates from modern English, a compound of the prefix 'pro-' (meaning 'for') and 'English' (meaning 'of or relating to England or the English language').
'pro-' comes from Latin 'pro' meaning 'for'; 'English' derives from Old English 'Englisc', from the name of the Angles, and the compound formation 'pro-English' is a modern English political/ideological coinage.
Initially a transparent compound meaning 'for English'; over time it has acquired political connotations and is often used to describe policy positions favoring English (sometimes contrasted with multilingual or language-rights positions).
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
supporting or favoring the use of English (often used of policies or attitudes that promote English as an official or dominant language).
She is openly pro-English and supports making English the official language.
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Last updated: 2025/09/01 22:05