probusing

adjective

pro·​busing
ˈprō+ˈ
: favoring busing as a means of establishing racial balance in the schools

Word History

Etymology

pro- entry 2 + busing

First Known Use

1967, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of probusing was in 1967

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“Probusing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/probusing. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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