pro-natalist
|pro--na--tal--ist|
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/proʊˈneɪtəlɪst/
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/prəʊˈneɪtəlɪst/
supporting high birth rates
Etymology
Etymology Information
'pro-natalist' originates from the prefix 'pro-' meaning 'in favor of' and the root 'natal' from Latin 'natalis' meaning 'pertaining to birth'.
Historical Evolution
'natalis' transformed into the modern English word 'natal', and combined with 'pro-' to form 'pro-natalist'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'in favor of birth', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
advocating or supporting a high birth rate.
The government's pro-natalist policies aim to increase the population.
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Last updated: 2025/04/19 09:12