anti-business
|an/ti-busi/ness|
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/ˌæntiˈbɪznəs/
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/ˌæntiˈbɪznɪs/
opposed to business
Etymology
Etymology Information
'anti-business' originates from the prefix 'anti-' meaning 'against' and the word 'business', referring to commercial activities.
Historical Evolution
'anti-business' was formed by combining the prefix 'anti-' with 'business' to describe opposition to business practices.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'against business practices', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
opposed to or hostile towards business practices or the business community.
The new regulations were seen as anti-business by many entrepreneurs.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45