Meaning & use
anti
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Opposed to or against a particular person, group, policy, or idea.
See it in a sentence
He has always been anti authority, questioning every rule he's given.
The debate split the room into pros and antis on the new policy.
A note on using this word
Often used informally as a standalone word rather than just a prefix (as in "anti-war"), and can also work as a noun meaning "a person who opposes something."
Words with a similar meaning
opposedagainst
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Another way to use it
2. noun
A person who opposes a particular policy, action, or idea.
The proposal had strong support from both fans and antis.
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