pro-cannabis
|pro-can-na-bis|
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/proʊ ˈkænəbɪs/
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/prəʊ ˈkænəbɪs/
in favor of cannabis
Etymology
'pro-cannabis' originates from a combination of Latin prefix 'pro' and the noun 'cannabis'. 'Pro' comes from Latin 'pro' meaning 'for', and 'cannabis' comes into English via Latin 'cannabis' from Greek 'kánnabis'.
'cannabis' changed from the Greek word 'kánnabis' into Latin 'cannabis' and then into English 'cannabis'. The compound 'pro-cannabis' is a modern English formation combining the prefix 'pro-' with 'cannabis'.
Initially, the elements referred simply to 'for' + 'hemp/cannabis', but over time the compound evolved to mean specifically 'in favor of cannabis (use or legalization)'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who supports cannabis or its legalization (informal usage).
He is a pro-cannabis who campaigned for reform.
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Adjective 1
in favor of cannabis, especially its use or legalization (supporting cannabis policy or use).
Many voters are pro-cannabis on the issue of legalization.
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Last updated: 2025/11/28 06:39