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anti-community

|an-ti-com-mu-ni-ty|

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/ˌænti kəˈmjuːnəti/

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/ˌænti kəˈmjuːnɪti/

against community interests

Etymology
Etymology Information

'anti-community' originates from the prefix 'anti-' meaning 'against' and the word 'community,' which refers to a group of people living together or having a particular characteristic in common.

Historical Evolution

'anti-community' combines the prefix 'anti-' with 'community' to form a modern English term used to describe actions or policies that are against community interests.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'against community interests,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

opposed to or detrimental to the interests or well-being of a community.

The new policy was criticized for being anti-community.

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Last updated: 2025/06/04 05:56