PoliticsAugust 8, 2026
abattoirs
AB-uh-twahrz
Definition
Slaughterhouses, specifically those facilities approved and equipped for the processing of livestock into meat products.
Etymology
The word originates from the French 'abattre', meaning 'to strike down or slaughter', derived from 'a-' (to) and 'battre' (to beat). It entered the English language in the 19th century as a technical term for a public slaughterhouse.
In the news
The article uses the term to describe the infrastructure needed in Kenya to improve the meat supply chain and increase export capacity. Expanding these facilities is identified as a critical step in turning livestock potential into economic action.
From policy to action: Unlocking Kenya’s meat, fisheries potential
Read the full article ↗nation.co.ke