anti (B1)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˈæn.ti/
Definition
Opposed to or against something.
Examples
Many people are anti-smoking in public places.
He's very anti-government, always criticizing their policies.
She has an anti-establishment viewpoint.
How to Use anti
- anti- (prefix)
- Used to form adjectives and nouns indicating opposition to or prevention of something. — "The city council implemented anti-graffiti measures."
- anti-war (collocation)
- Opposed to war. — "The protest was organized by anti-war activists."
- anti-establishment (collocation)
- Opposed to the established social or political system. — "His music had an anti-establishment feel."
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