anti-family
|an-ti-fam-i-ly|
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/ˌæn.tiˈfæm.əl.i/
opposed to family
Etymology
Etymology Information
'anti-family' originates from the prefix 'anti-' meaning 'against' and the word 'family', which refers to a social unit consisting of parents and their children.
Historical Evolution
'anti-' is derived from Greek 'anti' meaning 'against', and 'family' comes from Latin 'familia', meaning 'household'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'anti-' was used to denote opposition, and 'family' referred to a household unit. The term 'anti-family' has maintained its meaning of opposition to family values.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
opposed to or against the family as a social unit.
The new policy was criticized for being anti-family.
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Last updated: 2025/04/19 09:23