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anti

n.
B1 Intermediate US //ˈænˌtaɪ// UK //ˈænti// an·ti Archaic Slang Vulgar

n. against or opposed to something. You use this to show you do not like or support a specific idea, person, or group.

n. opposed to or against a particular person, group, or ideology. Often functions as a prefix, but also appears as a standalone preposition in informal contexts to indicate opposition.


SIMPLE

I am not anti-progress, but I want to protect our history.

CONTEXTUAL

The local community is strongly anti the new highway proposal because of the noise it will bring.

COMPLEX

While the candidate claimed to be anti-establishment, her voting record suggested a deep alignment with traditional party interests and corporate lobbyists.

Antonyms
Usage

Commonly used as a prefix (anti-war, anti-social); when used as a standalone preposition, it is informal and takes a noun phrase object.

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