plural antis
Definition of anti
(Entry 1 of 4)
: one that is opposed
The group was divided into pros and antis.
anti
adjectiveDefinition of anti (Entry 2 of 4)
: opposed
the anti group
anti
prepositionDefinition of anti (Entry 3 of 4)
: opposed to : against
They were anti big corporations.
anti-
prefix
\ ˌan-ˌtī, ˌan-tē also ˌan-ti before consonsants \
variants:
or ant-
or anth-
Definition of anti- (Entry 4 of 4)
1a
: 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
2a
: 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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The first known use of anti was in 1788
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