anti-labor
|an/ti/la/bor|
C1
🇺🇸
/ˌæntiˈleɪbər/
🇬🇧
/ˌæntiˈleɪbə/
opposed to workers
Etymology
Etymology Information
'anti-labor' originates from the prefix 'anti-' meaning 'against' and 'labor' referring to 'work or workers'.
Historical Evolution
The term 'anti-labor' has been used in political and economic contexts to describe policies or attitudes that are against workers' rights.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'against labor unions', but over time it evolved to include broader opposition to workers' rights.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
opposed to or hostile towards labor unions or workers' rights.
The new policy was criticized for being anti-labor.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/14 13:54