antitruster

noun

an·ti·trust·er ˌan-tē-ˈtrə-stər

ˌan-ˌtī-

: one who advocates or enforces antitrust provisions of the law

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First Known Use

1947, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of antitruster was in 1947

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“Antitruster.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/antitruster. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.

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Last Updated: 24 Feb 2026 - Definition revised

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