"aginner" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /əˈɡɪnɚ/ Forms: aginners [plural]
Etymology: agin (“against”) + -er Etymology templates: {{suf|en|agin|er|id2=agent noun|t1=against}} agin (“against”) + -er Head templates: {{en-noun}} aginner (plural aginners)
  1. An oppositional person, especially one opposed to government actions and projects. Related terms: NIMBY
    Sense id: en-aginner-en-noun-IzAXMmgG Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -er (agent noun)

Inflected forms

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