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remainer

|re/main/er|

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/rɪˈmeɪnər/

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/rɪˈmeɪnə/

(remain)

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Base Form	Plural	Plural	Present	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle	Noun	Noun
remain	remainers	Remainers	remains	remains	remained	remained	remaining	remains	remainder

Etymology

Etymology Information

'remainer' originates from the English word 'remain,' where 're-' meant 'again' and 'main' meant 'to stay or continue.'

Historical Evolution

'remain' changed from the Old French word 'remaindre' and eventually became the modern English word 'remain.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to stay or continue,' and over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person who stays behind or supports remaining in the EU.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a person who remains or stays behind.

After the evacuation, only a few remainers were left in the town.

Synonyms

stayer linger

Antonyms

leaver departed

Noun 2

a supporter of the United Kingdom remaining in the European Union.

During the Brexit referendum, remainers campaigned for the UK to stay in the EU.

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Last updated: 2025/01/14 07:08