Meaning of the word anti in English

What does anti mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

anti

US /ˈæn.t̬i/

UK /ˈæn.ti/

opposed to; against

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She is anti-war.

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The group is anti-government.

Antonym:

pro

a person who is opposed to a particular policy, activity, or idea

Example:

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He's an anti when it comes to nuclear power.

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The debate featured both pros and antis.

Synonym:

opponent dissenter protester adversary foe

forming the opposite of; against

Example:

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Anti-clockwise rotation.

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An anti-inflammatory drug.