regulations intended to meliorate the working conditions of factory workers
Recent Examples on the WebAnd facing my feelings head-on by engaging with a beautifully observed piece of art helps meliorate the loneliness that goes hand-in-hand with loss.—Rachel Wilkerson Miller, SELF, 28 Feb. 2023
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Word History
Etymology
Late Latin melioratus, past participle of meliorare, from Latin melior better; akin to Latin multus much, Greek mala very
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