What does it mean if someone is an anti?

Definition of anti- (Entry 4 of 4) 1a : of the same kind but situated opposite, exerting energy in the opposite direction, or pursuing an opposite policy anticlinal. b : one that is opposite in kind to anticlimax. 2a : opposing or hostile to in opinion, sympathy, or practice anti-Semite.

How do you use anti?

Words beginning with anti-

When the meaning is ‘against’ or ‘preventing’, you need to use anti-, which comes from the Greek word anti. It’s used to form words such as antifreeze (= a substance that prevents water from freezing) or antidepressant (= a drug used to relieve depression).

Does anti mean instead of?

The prefix anti- means against, opposed to, opposite of, counteracting. The prefix anti- is derived from the Greek word anti which means against, instead of, opposite of. … Anti- is a prefix that is often used to coin new, hyphenated words such as anti-elitist or anti-globalist.

What does anti mean kids?

anti- (ant-)

a prefix that means “against” or “opposed to.”