hardliner
|hard-lin-er|
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🇺🇸
/ˈhɑrdˌlaɪnər/
🇬🇧
/ˈhɑːdˌlaɪnə/
uncompromising stance
Etymology
Etymology Information
'hardliner' originates from the English words 'hard' and 'line,' where 'hard' meant 'firm or unyielding' and 'line' referred to a 'policy or stance.'
Historical Evolution
'hard line' transformed into the noun 'hardliner' to describe a person who takes such a stance.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to a strict policy, but over time it evolved to describe a person who adheres to such policies.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/02/15 10:00