pro-mechanization
|pro-mech-a-ni-za-tion|
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/proʊˌmɛkənaɪˈzeɪʃən/
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/prəˌmɛkənaɪˈzeɪʃ(ə)n/
in favor of using machines
Etymology
'pro-mechanization' originates from Latin and modern English elements: specifically the prefix 'pro-' from Latin 'pro' where 'pro' meant 'for/on behalf of', combined with 'mechanization' from Greek 'mēkhanē' (via Latin/French and later English) where the root meant 'device, machine'.
'mechanization' developed from the verb 'mechanize' (19th century English, from French 'mécaniser') ultimately tracing back to Greek 'μηχανή' (mēkhanē) meaning 'device' or 'machine'; the combining prefix 'pro-' has been attached in modern English to form 'pro-mechanization' (or British spelling 'pro-mechanisation') to indicate support for mechanization.
Initially the elements meant 'for' + 'device/machine formation'; over time the compound has come to mean specifically 'in favor of replacing or augmenting manual work with machines' or 'supporting policies that increase mechanization'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
support for mechanization (the policy, position, or tendency of favoring mechanized methods).
There was strong pro-mechanization among the policy-makers during the industrial reform debate.
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Adjective 1
being in favor of mechanization; supporting the adoption or expansion of machinery and automated processes.
The company adopted a pro-mechanization stance to increase productivity and reduce manual labor.
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