pro-tax
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/ˌproʊˈtæks/
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/ˌprəʊˈtæks/
for tax / in favor of tax
Etymology
'pro-tax' is formed from the Latin prefix 'pro-' meaning 'for' + the noun 'tax' (English), where 'pro-' means 'for' and 'tax' refers to a compulsory charge.
'tax' originates from Latin 'taxare' (to touch, estimate, assess), passed into Old French as 'taxe' and Middle English as 'tax(e)', eventually yielding modern English 'tax'; 'pro-' comes from Latin 'pro' meaning 'for'. The compound 'pro-tax' is a modern English coinage combining these elements to mean 'for tax'.
Initially the parts meant 'for' (pro-) and 'to assess/charge' (tax); combined in modern usage they mean 'in favor of taxation' or 'supporting a tax policy'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who supports taxation or a particular tax measure; a supporter of taxes.
A pro-tax argued that the revenue was necessary to maintain schools.
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Adjective 1
in favor of taxation or a particular tax; supporting higher, continued, or specific taxes or tax policies.
The council adopted a pro-tax policy to fund public services.
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