What does anti mean?
Definitions for anti
ˈæn taɪ, ˈæn tian·ti
This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word anti.
Princeton's WordNet
antiadjective
a person who is opposed (to an action or policy or practice etc.)
"the antis smelled victory after a long battle"
antiadjective
not in favor of (an action or proposal etc.)
Wiktionary
antinoun
A person opposed to a concept or principle.
antiadjective
Describing a torsion angle between 90° and 180°
antipreposition
A word used before a noun or noun phrase to indicate opposition to the concept expressed by the noun or noun phrase.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
ANTI
A particle much used in composition with words derived from the Greek, and signifies contrary to; as, antimonarchical, opposite to monarchy.
Etymology: ᾀντὶ.
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anti
Anti- is a prefix meaning against, opposing, or contrary to. It is used to form adjectives or nouns that describe opposition or resistance to something, such as anti-war, anti-establishment, or anti-aircraft.
Webster Dictionary
Anti
a prefix meaning against, opposite or opposed to, contrary, or in place of; -- used in composition in many English words. It is often shortened to ant-; as, antacid, antarctic
Etymology: [Gr. 'anti` against. See Ante.]
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Anti
ant′i, pfx. against, in opposition to, rivalling, simulating. It forms numerous derivatives, alike nouns and adjectives, as antichrist, antipope, anticlimax, anti-tobacconist; anti-Ritualistic, anti-Semite. [Gr. anti, against, instead of, &c.]
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Entomology
Anti
over against; opposite; contrary: (prefix).
Surnames Frequency by Census Records
ANTI
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Anti is ranked #121590 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
The Anti surname appeared 142 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 would have the surname Anti.
64.7% or 92 total occurrences were White.
26% or 37 total occurrences were Black.
4.9% or 7 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.
3.5% or 5 total occurrences were Asian.
Anagrams for anti »
ain't NAIT
tian
tina
Tina
TINA
aint
tain
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of anti in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of anti in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
Examples of anti in a Sentence
There is no doubt that nuclear negotiations started when Khamenei gave the green light and he was regularly briefed on all the details, but Khamenei has supporters inside Iran and outside who are asking what will happen to the Islamic Republic’s anti-American policies. This hampers Khamenei’s ability to maneuver.
We've seen the spread of rumors and anti-science messages during Ebola, during Zika, the anti-vaccine movement is not new, and WHO's response often has been,' Oh, there's a really bad outbreak of measles in Eastern Europe, it's okay, we're going to disseminate pamphlets.' That's not enough when the anti-science messages are sophisticated, targeting vulnerable populations and really tailoring anti-science messages to groups that believe them.
It is unconscionable to subject Gun Owners of America constitutionally protected rights to the whimsical ‘ health ’ concerns of anti-gun politicians and bureaucrats, congress can never allow these failed gun laws to harm American gun owners again.
The remarks made by Nelly Jordan, who was elected to Nelly Jordan post by the Sussex County GOP Executive Committee, were offensive, hurtful and anti-Semitic.
(The) public is demanding accountability of corrupt leaders of political parties, now, each time there is an attempt to hold them accountable, they all get together and start saying its anti-democratic, and in this case they are saying it's pre-poll rigging.
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