an·ti-growth
| \ ˌan-tē-ˈgrōth
, ˌan-tī- \
, ˌan-tī- \
Definition of anti-growth
: opposed to, inhibiting, or resistant to growth
especially
: opposed to economic development
anti-growth measures … voters this September tossed out a coalition of anti-growth members who have long blocked roadbuilding on ideological grounds. — Gregg Easterbrook
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“Anti-growth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anti-growth. Accessed 4 Jul. 2022.
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