exploitation — the action of making use of and benefiting from resources
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the action of making use of and benefiting from resources
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌeksplɔɪˈteɪʃən/
Korean meaning: 자원이나 상황을 이용하는 것
Korean pronunciation: 익스플로이**테이**션
Example Sentences
- The detective discovered the villain's exploitation of innocent citizens through fake charity schemes.
- My cat has mastered the exploitation of my weakness for cute meowing sounds.
- The sustainable exploitation of renewable energy sources is crucial for our future.
exploitation
NOUN//ˌeksplɔɪˈteɪʃən//
the action of making use of and benefiting from resources
A mine owner's exploitation of workers and natural resources for profit
Exploitation builds the nation, but destroys the foundation
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From French 'exploitation', derived from Latin 'exploitare' (to unfold, develop, use), which combines 'ex-' (out) with 'plectare' (to fold or braid). The term evolved through Old French to mean the action of working or developing resources.
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📝Examples
“The detective discovered the villain's exploitation of innocent citizens through fake charity schemes.”
“My cat has mastered the exploitation of my weakness for cute meowing sounds.”
“The sustainable exploitation of renewable energy sources is crucial for our future.”
“His exploitation of every possible excuse to avoid doing dishes is truly remarkable.”
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