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English word origin

Etymology of admin

Clipping of administrator or administration.

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Unnumbered source etymology

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noun

Administration, or administrative work. · An administration (a body that administers; the executive part of government). · The administrative or managerial body of a company or other organization. · An administrator (one who administers affairs).

verb

To serve as an administrator for or of.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Clipping of administrator or administration.

This page abbreviates 2 auxiliary source items. The etymology narrative is not shortened. Omission counts are available in the audit fields below; consult the original for complete auxiliary material.

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