anti-UK
|an-ti-you-kay|
/ˌæn.ti.juːˈkeɪ/
against the United Kingdom
Etymology
'anti-UK' originates from the Greek prefix 'anti-' and the modern English abbreviation 'UK', where 'anti-' meant 'against' and 'UK' stands for 'United Kingdom'.
'anti-' entered English via Latin and Old French from Greek 'anti' meaning 'against'; the abbreviation 'UK' (for 'United Kingdom') is a modern 20th-century English formation. The compound 'anti-UK' is formed by attaching the prefix to the contemporary abbreviation.
Initially, the prefix 'anti-' simply meant 'against'; when attached to 'UK' it came to mean opposition specifically directed at the United Kingdom (its state, policies, people, or culture).
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person, group, or sentiment that is opposed to the United Kingdom; anti-British sentiment or an individual expressing it.
During the debate he was labeled an anti-UK by some opponents.
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Adjective 1
opposed to the United Kingdom, its government, policies, people, or culture; expressing hostility or resistance toward the UK.
The editorial adopted an anti-UK tone, criticizing recent diplomatic moves.
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Last updated: 2025/10/30 02:08