aginner

aginner
\\əˈginə(r)\ noun (-s)
Etymology: agin (II) + -er (II)
slang : one who opposes change

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/euh gin"euhr/, n. Informal.
a person who opposes a plan, proposed legislation, or any drastic change: He won the election by appealing to the aginners.
[AGIN + -ER1]

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aginnˈer noun (informal)
1. An opponent (eg of change)
2. A rebel, a malcontent
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Main Entry: ↑agin

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  • aginner — /euh gin euhr/, n. Informal. a person who opposes a plan, proposed legislation, or any drastic change: He won the election by appealing to the aginners. [AGIN + ER1] * * * …   Universalium

  • aginner — n. one who opposes any extreme change (such as a suggested legislation, plan, etc.) …   English contemporary dictionary

  • aginner — agin·ner …   English syllables

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