pronatalist
|pro-na-tal-ist|
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/proʊˈneɪtəlɪst/
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/prəʊˈneɪtəlɪst/
supporting high birth rate
Etymology
Etymology Information
'pronatalist' originates from the Latin word 'natalis,' where 'natal' meant 'pertaining to birth.'
Historical Evolution
'natalis' transformed into the French word 'nataliste,' and eventually became the modern English word 'pronatalist.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'pertaining to birth,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'advocating a high birth rate.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
advocating or supporting a high birth rate.
The government's pronatalist policies aim to increase the population.
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Last updated: 2025/04/28 15:58