Definition of the word hostile

The word "hostile" has its roots in Latin. "Hostilis" is the Latin term that means "pertaining to an enemy" or "adversarial." This Latin term comes from "hostis," which means "enemy" or "foreigner." During the Roman Empire, the term "hostis" was used to describe someone or something that was outside the protection of the Roman state or was in opposition to the Roman people. Over time, the Latin term "hostilis" was borrowed into Middle English as "hostil," and eventually evolved into the modern English word "hostile." Today, "hostile" refers to something or someone that is opposed or antagonistic, often in a violent or aggressive manner. For example, a hostile takeover of a company refers to when one company takes control of another company through aggressive or forceful means.