anti-shipper

Meanings

• noun

  A person or organization that attempts to obstruct or sabotage the shipping industry, often for economic or political reasons.

  - "The anti-shipper group blocked the port to prevent ships from leaving."
  - "The anti-shipping policies of the government have hurt the maritime industry."

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Variants

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anti-ship , antiship

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Etymology

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The term 'anti-shipper' is derived from the prefix 'anti-' meaning 'opposed to' and the word 'shipper' which refers to someone who transports goods by sea.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'anti-shipper' gained significant attention during the Persian Gulf War when Iraqi forces attacked oil tankers in the Persian Gulf.

2. Some anti-shipping activities are carried out by non-state actors, while others are state-sponsored.

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Related Concepts

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1. Piracy: Piracy and anti-shipping activities are related concepts as both involve the disruption of shipping and maritime commerce.

2. Maritime Security: Anti-shipping activities can pose a threat to maritime security and require robust measures to prevent and respond to such incidents.

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Culture

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The term 'anti-shipper' has been used in various contexts, including political and economic discussions, to refer to individuals or groups who seek to disrupt the shipping industry for their own gain. This can have significant impacts on global trade and commerce.

How to Memorize "anti-shipper"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person or group actively trying to obstruct ships from passing through a port or sea route.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'anti-shipper' with the image of a person or group attempting to disrupt the shipping industry.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase such as 'Anti means against, Shipper means someone who ships goods. Together they form Anti-shipper, someone who obstructs shipping.'

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