pro-war
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/proʊˈwɔr/
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/prəʊˈwɔː/
in favor of war
Etymology
'pro-war' is a Modern English formation combining the prefix 'pro-' (from Latin 'pro' meaning 'for') with the noun 'war' (Modern English 'war').
'pro-' originates from Latin 'pro' meaning 'for'; 'war' developed from Old French 'guerre' (from Frankish *werra) and Old English 'werre', eventually becoming Modern English 'war'. The compound 'pro-war' arose in Modern English by prefixing 'pro-' to 'war' to express being 'for war'.
Individually, 'pro-' meant 'for' and 'war' meant 'armed conflict'; when combined as 'pro-war' in Modern English the meaning became 'in favor of war' (supporting military action).
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person or position that supports war or military action; someone who is pro-war.
The debate was split between pro-war and anti-war voices.
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Adjective 1
supporting or favoring war or the use of military force; in favor of military action.
She gave a pro-war speech arguing that military action was necessary.
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