antidivorce
|an-ti-di-vorce|
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/ˌæn.tiˈdɪ.vɔrs/
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/ˌæn.tiˈdɪ.vɔːs/
against divorce
Etymology
'antidivorce' originates from Greek-derived prefix 'anti-' meaning 'against' combined with English 'divorce', which ultimately derives from Latin and Romance roots.
'divorce' comes into English via Old French 'divorcer' and Medieval Latin 'divortium' meaning 'a separation', and the prefix 'anti-' comes from Greek 'anti' meaning 'against'. The compound 'anti-' + 'divorce' is a modern English formation that yields 'antidivorce'.
Initially, 'divorce' referred to a legal separation; over time, compounds with 'anti-' came to denote opposition to that practice, so 'antidivorce' now specifically denotes opposition to divorce or describes someone/something opposing it.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a stance, movement, policy, or person opposed to divorce; opposition to the legal dissolution of marriage.
The charity described itself as an antidivorce organization that provides counseling and legal advice to married couples.
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Adjective 1
opposed to divorce; describing a position, policy, or sentiment that favors maintaining marriages rather than ending them legally.
She expressed antidivorce beliefs after attending a series of seminars on marriage counseling.
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Last updated: 2025/08/30 22:58