anti

noun an·ti \ ˈan-ˌtī , ˈan-tē \

|Updated on: 12 Jun 2018

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Definition of anti

plural antis

: one that is opposed

The group was divided into pros and antis.

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Giuseppe Governale, the head of Italy's anti-mafia investigative unit DIA, made the remarks during a meeting with the foreign press in Rome, according to Sky News.

— travis fedschun, Fox News, "Italian mafia becoming global 'phenomenon,' spreading to other countries, chief warns," 7 June 2018
This photo released by Hawar News, the news agency for the semi-autonomous Kurdish areas in Syria, shows the anti-IS U.S. coalition, Maj.

— Washington Post, "Syrian Kurdish leader: No Turkish or allied forces in Manbij," 7 June 2018
The court said some commission members used speech exhibiting anti-religion bias in their deliberations.

— NBC News, "Masterpiece Cakeshop case caused turmoil for Colorado civil rights panel," 6 June 2018
Vernon has posted multiple pro-Trump videos and an anti-Clinton meme.

— tara golshan, Vox, "Is this fringe Democrat going to spoil a hotly contested California race for Democrats?," 6 June 2018
Legg has appointed an anti-corruption officer who oversees the firm’s anti-corruption program.

— lorraine mirabella, baltimoresun.com, "Legg Mason reaches settlement with Justice Department in Libyan bribery probe," 4 June 2018
In a major test of the state's tough anti-racketeering law, six gang leaders were sentenced to life in prison Friday for running a murderous drug operation on the West Side.

— rosemary sobol, chicagotribune.com, "Life in prison for Black Souls gang leaders convicted in Cook County's first test of state RICO law," 1 June 2018
Carson tried to delay another Obama-era anti-segregation measure, the Small Area Fair Market Rent Rule, and was sued for violating the APA.

— jeff andrews, Curbed, "HUD withdraws anti-segregation tool, gets sued again," 31 May 2018
And Wolf, while running anti-Wagner digital ads, put up a Mr. Rogers-style TV ad: Wolf in a sweater speaking softly about moving the state forward.

— john baer, Philly.com, "Why Pennsylvania's race for governor is so harsh so early," 27 May 2018

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Origin and Etymology of anti

anti-

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First Known Use: 1788

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anti

adjective

Definition of anti

: opposed

the anti group

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In approving the bill, Canadian senators acknowledged their nation now faces international scrutiny, including whether the law puts the country in violation of U.N. anti-drug treaties.

— trevor hughes, USA TODAY, "Canada moves closer to approving legal marijuana after Senate approves legislation," 8 June 2018
The nativists were alarmed by a rumor that Germans might prevent residents from voting for J.D. Taylor, the mayoral candidate for the anti-immigrant American Party, also known as the Know-Nothing Party.

— john kiesewetter, Cincinnati.com, "Civil unrest woven into city's history," 8 June 2018
In Slovenia, an anti-immigrant party won the most seats in a snap election, but fell short of a majority.

— The Economist, "Politics this week," 7 June 2018
But experts say most people who are infected get better over a few days or weeks by taking pain relievers and anti-inflammatory drugs.

— gregory b. hladky, courant.com, "What You Need To Know About The Invasive Mosquito Expected To Spread To Connecticut," 6 June 2018
Kennedy wrote that the question of when religious beliefs must give way to anti-discrimination laws might be different in future cases.

— robert barnes, Anchorage Daily News, "Supreme Court rules in favor of baker who would not make wedding cake for gay couple," 4 June 2018
In early 2016, under Tu's leadership, the Minnesota dental school introduced a mandatory protocol stipulating that the first-line treatment for pain would be nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as high-dose ibuprofen.

— claudia wallis, Scientific American, "Why We Won’t Miss Opioids," 1 June 2018
Everytown for Gun Safety even created anti-gun violence pins for the 2018 Oscars, sent to agencies to distribute on the carpet to help spread the word.

— lindsay weinberg, The Hollywood Reporter, "Hollywood Stars Wear Orange To Rally Against Gun Violence," 1 June 2018
But the coming months could be difficult for Sanchez to navigate, with a minority Socialist government needing to please Basque regionalists, Catalan separatists and anti-austerity parties in order to pass legislation in Parliament.

— aritz parra, BostonGlobe.com, "Spain’s government is poised to fall; Socialists set to take the helm," 31 May 2018

Origin and Etymology of anti

see anti-

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First Known Use: 1855

in the meaning defined above

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anti

preposition

Definition of anti

: opposed to : against

They were anti big corporations.

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Examples of anti in a Sentence

if you ask me, she's anti anything that sounds like the least bit of fun

Origin and Etymology of anti

see anti-

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First Known Use: 1953

in the meaning defined above

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anti Synonyms

anti-

prefix \ ˌan-ˌtī , ˌan-tē also ˌan-ti before consonsants \

variants: or ant- or anth-

Definition of anti-

1 a : of the same kind but situated opposite, exerting energy in the opposite direction, or pursuing an opposite policy

anticlinal

b : one that is opposite in kind to

anticlimax

2 a : opposing or hostile to in opinion, sympathy, or practice

anti-Semite

b : opposing in effect or activity

antacid

3 : serving to prevent, cure, or alleviate

antianxiety

4 : combating or defending against

antiaircraft

antimissile

5 : being or composed of antimatter

antiproton

antihydrogen

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Origin and Etymology of anti-

anti- from Middle English, from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French, from Latin, against, from Greek, from anti; ant- from Middle English, from Latin, against, from Greek, from anti; anth- from Latin, against, from Greek, from anti — more at ante-

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anti

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Definition of anti for English Language Learners

: opposed to (something or someone)

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Definition of anti- for English Language Learners

: opposite to something
: against someone or something
: acting to prevent something

ANTI Defined for Kids

anti-

prefix \ ˈan-ti , ˈan-ˌtī \

variants: or ant- \ant\

Definition of anti- for Students

1 : opposite in kind, position, or action

anticyclone

2 : hostile toward

antisocial

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