SINCE 1828
dictionary
thesaurus
view recents

anti-gambling

adjective
Save Word
an·​ti-gam·​bling | \ ˌan-tē-ˈgam-b(ə-)liŋ How to pronounce anti-gambling (audio) , ˌan-tī- \

Definition of anti-gambling

: opposed to or intended to prevent or discourage gambling anti-gambling laws

First Known Use of anti-gambling

1835, in the meaning defined above

Keep scrolling for more

Learn More about anti-gambling

Time Traveler for anti-gambling

Time Traveler

The first known use of anti-gambling was in 1835

See more words from the same year

Statistics for anti-gambling

Cite this Entry

“Anti-gambling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anti-gambling. Accessed 4 Mar. 2021.

Style: MLA
MLA Chicago APA Merriam-Webster

Comments on anti-gambling

What made you want to look up anti-gambling? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

Show Comments  Hide Comments 

WORD OF THE DAY

smorgasbord

Listen to the pronunciation of smorgasbord

See Definitions and Examples »

Test Your Vocabulary

February 2021 Words of the Day Quiz

  • squirrel in winter
  • Which is a synonym of perdure?
How Strong Is Your Vocabulary?

Test your vocabulary with our 10-question quiz!

TAKE THE QUIZ
Typeshift

Anagram puzzles meet word search.

TAKE THE QUIZ
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

Words at Play
Ask the Editors
Word Games