upholders
|up-hold-ers|
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/ʌpˈhoʊldərz/
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/ʌpˈhəʊldəz/
(upholder)
supporter
Etymology
Etymology Information
'upholder' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'upholden,' where 'up-' meant 'up' and 'holden' meant 'to hold.'
Historical Evolution
'upholden' transformed into the modern English word 'uphold,' and eventually became 'upholder' to denote someone who upholds.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to hold up or support,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
individuals who support or maintain a particular principle, law, or tradition.
The upholders of the law ensured that justice was served.
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Last updated: 2025/04/08 18:33