hopemonger en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-West Germanic *tōhopōnder. Old English tōhopa Old English hopa Middle English hope English hope English monger English hopemonger From hope + monger.
Meanings
- A person who offers (possibly unrealistic) hope for the future.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| hopemongers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |