pro-business
|pro/busi/ness|
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/proʊ ˈbɪznəs/
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/prəʊ ˈbɪznəs/
supportive of business
Etymology
Etymology Information
'pro-business' originates from the prefix 'pro-' meaning 'in favor of' and the word 'business', which refers to commercial activities.
Historical Evolution
'pro-business' has been used in modern English to describe policies or attitudes that favor business interests.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'in favor of business activities', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
supportive of or favorable towards business interests and activities.
The new government policies are very pro-business.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42