WorldAugust 11, 2026

unhindered

un-HIN-derd

Definition

Not obstructed, impeded, or restricted; able to occur or proceed freely.

Etymology

Derived from the Old English 'hindrian,' meaning to keep back or delay, combined with the prefix 'un-' to signify the absence of such restriction.

In the news

The article discusses the necessity of unhindered access for humanitarian organizations to provide aid, emphasizing that without this freedom of movement, vulnerable residents remain at significant risk.

Ethiopia: Tigray residents at renewed risk of human rights violations as violence returns to the region

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Amnesty International Australia

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