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anti-worker

|an/ti/work/er|

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/ˌæntiˈwɜrkər/

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/ˌæntiˈwɜːkə/

against workers

Etymology
Etymology Information

'anti-worker' originates from the prefix 'anti-' meaning 'against' and the word 'worker', referring to individuals engaged in labor.

Historical Evolution

'anti-worker' has been used in modern English to describe policies or attitudes that are not supportive of workers' rights.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'against workers', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

opposed to or against the interests of workers.

The new policy was criticized as being anti-worker.

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Last updated: 2025/01/26 23:46