adj
anti
AN-tee
adj
1
Opposed to a particular idea, policy, or plan.
"He's pretty anti when it comes to raising taxes."
noun
1
A person who is strongly against a particular thing, cause, or public figure.
"The band has a dedicated fanbase, but also a loud group of antis online."
How to Use Anti
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBeing against something, or a person who is against something.
When to use it
Informal — mostly used in casual speech and online discussion rather than formal writing.
Word Forms
more anti comparative, antis plural, most anti superlative
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Etymology
The prefix anti- (meaning "against") used on its own as a standalone word.