Definition

1. Adjective:

   • Opposed to; against. Used to indicate opposition to a specific action, proposal, policy, or idea.
   • Having a contrary or opposing position.

2. Noun:

   • A person who is opposed to a particular action, policy, practice, or idea.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • She is very anti the proposed changes to the park.
  • His views are decidedly anti establishment.
• Noun:
  • The antis organized a protest against the new law.
  • The debate was heated, with the pros and the antis presenting strong arguments.

Advanced Usage

• "anti-" as a prefix: While the standalone word "anti" is an adjective or noun, it is most commonly used as a prefix meaning "against," "opposite of," or "preventing." For example: , , .
  • The anti-war movement gained momentum. (Here, "anti-war" is a compound adjective using the prefix.)
• Used informally to describe a general attitude of opposition.
  • Don't be so anti; let's at least consider the idea.

Variants and Related Words

• Antipathy (n): A deep-seated feeling of dislike; aversion.
• Antagonistic (adj): Showing or feeling active opposition or hostility.
• Opponent (n): A person who opposes or competes against another; an adversary. (A more general synonym for the noun "anti".)

Synonyms

• Adjective: opposed, against, averse, hostile (to).
• Noun: opponent, adversary, dissenter, objector.

Related Phrases

• Pro and anti: A phrase used to describe the two opposing sides of an argument or debate.
  • The meeting heard from both the pro and anti factions.
• The anti camp: Refers collectively to the group of people who are opposed to something.
  • The anti camp was vocal in its criticism.

Adjective

1. not in favor of (an action or proposal etc.)

Noun

1. a person who is opposed (to an action or policy or practice etc.)
   • the antis smelled victory after a long battle