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Meaning of abandoner
A person who abandons something or someone.
Etymology of abandoner
The word "abandoner" comes from the Old French "abandoner", which is derived from "a" (to) and "bandon" (power, control), and is related to the Latin "ab" (from, away from) and "donare" (to give).
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe a person who gives up or leaves something or someone.
Synonyms
Definitions
- A person who leaves or gives up something, such as a responsibility, a place, or a person, permanently or temporarily.
- A person who forsakes or deserts someone or something, often in a time of need.
- In law, a person who relinquishes or surrenders a right, claim, or interest, such as an abandoner of a patent or trademark.
Usage Examples
- The company was accused of being an abandoner of its environmental responsibilities.
- She felt like an abandoner after leaving her job without notice.
- The abandoner of the patent failed to pay the required maintenance fees.