prefix

anti-

anti-, against

He is very anti-government.

He is very anti-government.

This is an anti-theft device.

This is an anti-theft device.

((as a prefix)) anti- + noun/adjective It's an anti-inflammatory drug.

Synonyms: against, opposing; Antonyms: pro-, for

From Greek 'anti', meaning 'against' or 'opposite'.

Think of an 'anti-hero' - a hero who is the opposite of a traditional one.

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