antibusiness

adjective

an·​ti·​busi·​ness
ˌan-tē-ˈbiz-nəs,
ˌan-tī- How to pronounce antibusiness (audio)
-nəz
: antagonistic toward business and especially big business

Examples of antibusiness in a Sentence

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America’s leading antibusiness policy incubator, also known as the state of California, is at it again. Matt Haller, WSJ, 21 Aug. 2022 This antibusiness stance is not doing much for Chinese corporate health. Larry Light, Fortune, 20 Jan. 2022 The company and Fink’s vocal embrace of sustainable practices have invited criticism from several corners alleging that they are beholden to antibusiness activism and political correctness. Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2022 Eastern Bank chief executive Bob Rivers, a prominent Wu supporter, says the antibusiness rap is unfair. BostonGlobe.com, 7 Nov. 2021

Word History

First Known Use

1840, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of antibusiness was in 1840

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“Antibusiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/antibusiness. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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