pro-hunting
|pro-hunt-ing|
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/proʊˈhʌntɪŋ/
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/prəʊˈhʌntɪŋ/
for hunting
Etymology
'pro-hunting' is a modern English compound formed from the prefix 'pro-' (from Latin 'pro', meaning 'for') combined with 'hunting' (the gerund/participle of 'hunt').
'pro-' comes from Latin 'pro' meaning 'for'; 'hunt' comes from Old English 'huntian' (to chase) and 'hunta' (hunter). The compound 'pro-hunting' is a recent English formation created by prefixing 'pro-' to the word 'hunting' to indicate support for hunting.
Initially, the elements meant 'for' (pro-) and 'to chase/one who hunts' (hunt); combined as 'pro-hunting' the phrase has the straightforward modern meaning 'for hunting' or 'supporting hunting'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
in favor of hunting; supporting the practice or policies that allow or encourage hunting.
The candidate ran on a pro-hunting platform, promising to protect traditional hunting rights.
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Last updated: 2025/11/01 08:13