anti-natalism
|an-ti-na-tal-ism|
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/ˌæntiˈneɪtəlɪzəm/
against birth
Etymology
Etymology Information
'anti-natalism' originates from the prefix 'anti-' meaning 'against' and the Latin word 'natalis,' meaning 'of birth.'
Historical Evolution
'natalis' transformed into the English word 'natal,' and eventually combined with 'anti-' to form the modern English word 'anti-natalism.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'against birth,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a philosophical stance against procreation.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a philosophical position that assigns a negative value to birth, arguing that humans should abstain from procreation.
Anti-natalism suggests that bringing new life into the world is morally questionable.
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Last updated: 2025/04/19 09:45