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pro-U.S.

|pro-U-S|

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/proʊ ˌjuːˈɛs/

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/prəʊ ˌjuːˈɛs/

for the United States

Etymology

Etymology Information

'pro-U.S.' originates from Latin, specifically the prefix 'pro-' meaning 'for', combined with the modern abbreviation 'U.S.' from 'United States'.

Historical Evolution

'pro-U.S.' developed in modern English by attaching the Latin prefix 'pro-' to the 19th/20th-century abbreviation 'U.S.'; earlier analogous forms used the adjective 'pro-American' before the abbreviated form became common.

Meaning Changes

Initially it meant literally 'for the United States'; over time the phrase has been used more broadly to describe support for U.S. policies, government actions, or interests.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a person or group that supports the United States or its policies.

There were many pro-U.S. voices in the debate over foreign policy.

Synonyms

pro-American (person)supporter of the U.S.

Antonyms

anti-U.S.anti-American (person)

Adjective 1

favoring or supportive of the United States, its government, policies, or interests.

She took a pro-U.S. position on the trade agreement.

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