pro-UK
|pro-UK|
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/proʊ juːˈkeɪ/
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/prəʊ juːˈkeɪ/
for the UK
Etymology
'pro-UK' originates from combining the prefix 'pro-' (from Latin 'pro' meaning 'for') and 'UK', an abbreviation for 'United Kingdom' (modern English).
The prefix 'pro-' entered English from Latin (via Old French) and became productive in forming compounds such as 'pro-war' and 'pro-choice'; 'UK' arose as a common abbreviation for 'United Kingdom' in the 19th–20th century, and the compound 'pro-UK' follows this modern compounding pattern.
Initially 'pro-' simply meant 'for' or 'in front of'; over time, in compounds it came to indicate ideological or political support, so 'pro-UK' now specifically means 'in favor of the United Kingdom.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
supportive of or in favor of the United Kingdom (its policies, government, or national interests).
The editorial took a pro-UK stance on the trade agreement.
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Last updated: 2025/10/30 01:46