anti-bias
|an-ti-bias|
/ˌæn.tiˈbaɪ.əs/
against bias / counteracting prejudice
Etymology
'anti-bias' originates from Greek and Old French, specifically the prefix 'anti-' from Greek 'ἀντί' meaning 'against' and the word 'bias' from Old French/Old Provençal 'biais' meaning 'slant' or 'oblique'.
'anti-bias' formed in modern English by combining the prefix 'anti-' with the English word 'bias' (the latter having entered English from Old French 'biais' via Middle English).
Initially, the components meant 'against' (for 'anti-') and 'slant/oblique' (for 'bias'), but over time the compound evolved to mean 'opposed to prejudice or designed to reduce bias' in social and educational contexts.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a policy, program, or approach that opposes or combats bias and prejudice (often used in contexts like 'anti-bias education').
The district invested in anti-bias initiatives to improve inclusion.
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Adjective 1
intended to prevent, reduce, or oppose bias or prejudice (used before a noun: anti-bias training, anti-bias policy).
The school introduced an anti-bias curriculum to address stereotyping in textbooks.
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Last updated: 2025/10/16 18:57