warmonger
|war-mong-er|
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/ˈwɔrˌmʌŋɡər/
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/ˈwɔːˌmʌŋɡə/
advocate of war
Etymology
Etymology Information
'warmonger' originates from the combination of 'war' and 'monger,' where 'monger' meant 'dealer or trader.'
Historical Evolution
'warmonger' evolved from the Old English word 'mangere,' meaning 'merchant or trader,' and eventually became the modern English word 'warmonger.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a trader in war,' 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 or attempts to incite war.
The politician was accused of being a warmonger for his aggressive foreign policy.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39