anti-education
|an-ti-ed-u-ca-tion|
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/ˌæn.ti.ɛdʒəˈkeɪ.ʃən/
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/ˌæn.ti.ɛdʒʊˈkeɪ.ʃən/
against education
Etymology
'anti-education' originates from Greek prefix 'anti-' meaning 'against' combined with English 'education', which ultimately derives from Latin 'educatio' (from 'educare').
'education' comes from Latin 'educatio' (from 'educare' 'to bring up, train') passed into Old French and Middle English as 'education'; 'anti-' is from Greek 'anti' meaning 'against' and has long been used in English as a combining form. The modern compound 'anti-education' developed in English by combining the prefix with the noun to express opposition.
Initially the components simply meant 'against' + 'training/upbringing'; over time the compound came to be used specifically for opposition to formal schooling, policies, or the idea of education.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
opposition to education or to formal schooling and educational institutions; a stance, movement, or sentiment that rejects or undermines education.
The campaign was criticized for promoting anti-education views that discourage school attendance.
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Adjective 1
expressing or showing opposition to education or educational methods; harmful or hostile to educational aims.
They criticized the law as an anti-education measure that would cut funding for public schools.
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Last updated: 2025/10/26 02:59