dispossession
|dis-pos-ses-sion|
B2
/ˌdɪspəˈzɛʃən/
(dispossess)
loss of possession
Etymology
Etymology Information
'dispossession' originates from the Latin word 'dispossessio', where 'dis-' meant 'apart' and 'possidere' meant 'to possess'.
Historical Evolution
'dispossessio' transformed into the Old French word 'despossession', and eventually became the modern English word 'dispossession'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to take away possession', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of depriving someone of land, property, or other possessions.
The dispossession of indigenous lands has been a historical issue.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40