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1. Prefixed adjectivally to nouns (including proper nouns). 1.a. 1.a.i. Forming nouns denoting persons who or (occasionally) things which are set up or proclaimed as rivals or opponents to that which is denoted by the first element; also with the sense ‘pretended’, ‘spurious’, ‘pseudo-’ (cf. pseudo- comb. form 1 ).
2 days ago · Anti- is used to form adjectives and nouns that describe someone or something that is opposed to a particular system, practice, or group of people. ...anti-government demonstrations. ...anti-racist campaigners. ...anti-Fascists. 2. prefix.
To be anti is to be opposed to or against something, like an action, political party, or government. If you are anti love scenes, you might prefer an action flick.
anti- prefix (opposite) opposite of or preventing: anti-clockwise movement, anti-lock brakes, anti-depressant drugs.
ANTI meaning: 1. opposed to or against a particular thing or person: 2. a person who is opposed to something or…. Learn more.
There are four meanings listed in OED's entry for the word anti. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
Definition of anti- prefix in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
