warmongers
|war/mong/ers|
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/ˈwɔrˌmʌŋɡərz/
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/ˈwɔːˌmʌŋɡəz/
(warmonger)
advocate of war
Etymology
Etymology Information
'warmonger' originates from the combination of 'war' and 'monger,' where 'monger' meant 'dealer or trader.'
Historical Evolution
'warmonger' changed from the Old English word 'mangere,' meaning 'merchant,' and eventually became the modern English word 'warmonger.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a trader in war goods,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person who advocates for war.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who advocates for or tries to incite war.
The politician was accused of being a warmonger for his aggressive policies.
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Last updated: 2025/02/08 23:15