anti-management
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/ˌæntiˈmænɪdʒmənt/
opposition to management
Etymology
Etymology Information
'anti-management' originates from the prefix 'anti-' meaning 'against' and the word 'management', which refers to the act of managing or directing.
Historical Evolution
'anti-management' combines the prefix 'anti-' with 'management' to form a term used in modern English to describe opposition to management practices.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'against management practices', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
opposed to or against management, especially in a business or organizational context.
The workers' union adopted an anti-management stance during the negotiations.
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Last updated: 2025/01/20 18:39