anti-prison
|an-ti-pris-on|
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/ˈænti ˈprɪzən/
opposition to prisons
Etymology
Etymology Information
'anti-prison' originates from the prefix 'anti-' meaning 'against' and the word 'prison', referring to a place of confinement.
Historical Evolution
The term 'anti-prison' emerged in modern English as a part of social justice movements advocating for prison reform or abolition.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'opposition to prisons', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a concept or movement opposing the existence or function of prisons.
The anti-prison movement advocates for alternative forms of justice.
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Last updated: 2025/03/05 02:57