union-hostile
|u-ni-on-hos-tile|
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/ˈjuːniən ˈhɑːstəl/
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/ˈjuːniən ˈhɒstaɪl/
opposed to unions
Etymology
'union-hostile' originates from Modern English, composed of the elements 'union' and 'hostile'. 'union' ultimately comes from Latin 'unio', and 'hostile' ultimately comes from Latin 'hostilis'.
'union' passed from Latin 'unio' through Old French 'union' into Middle English 'union'; 'hostile' passed from Latin 'hostilis' through Old French 'hostile' into Middle English 'hostile'. The compound form 'union-hostile' is a modern English combination of these elements.
Individually, 'union' originally meant 'oneness' and 'hostile' meant 'of an enemy'; combined in modern usage the term evolved to mean 'opposed to labor unions' (specifically in industrial/employment contexts).
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
hostile toward labor unions; opposed to union organization, union activities, or union influence.
The company's union-hostile policies led to multiple complaints from employees.
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Last updated: 2025/11/27 06:37