anti

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BrE /ˈæntɪ/ AmE /ˈæntɪ/

adjective / noun en → es

1 AGAINST [attributive], [predicative] B1

used to show that you are against something or someone

contra, en contra de, anti-

  • anti-something

Collocations anti-war movement · anti-smoking campaign

  • He is an anti-nuclear activist.

    Él es un activista antinuclear.

2 OPPOSING [attributive], [predicative] B1

used to show that something opposes or fights against another thing

contra, en contra de

  • anti-something

Collocations anti-inflammatory drugs · anti-aircraft guns

  • The new anti-terrorism laws are very strict.

    Las nuevas leyes antiterroristas son muy estrictas.

3 FOR [attributive], [predicative] B2

used to show that something is for or in support of a particular cause, idea, etc.

a favor de, pro-

  • pro-something

Collocations pro-choice movement · pro-environment policies

  • She is a strong pro-democracy advocate.

    Ella es una fuerte defensora de la democracia.

4 AGAINST [attributive], [predicative] B2

used to show that something is against or opposed to a particular cause, idea, etc.

contra, en contra de

  • anti-something

Collocations anti-government protests · anti-immigration policies

  • There are many anti-establishment views among young people.

    Hay muchas opiniones antipoder entre los jóvenes.

5 FOR [attributive], [predicative] B2

used to show that something is for or in support of a particular cause, idea, etc.

a favor de, pro-

  • pro-something

Collocations pro-equality movement · pro-human rights campaign

  • The organization is pro-women's rights.

    La organización es a favor de los derechos de las mujeres.

6 AGAINST [attributive], [predicative] B2

used to show that something is against or opposed to a particular cause, idea, etc.

contra, en contra de

  • anti-something

Collocations anti-corruption measures · anti-discrimination laws

  • The company has strict anti-bribery policies.

    La empresa tiene estrictas políticas anticorrupción.

7 FOR [attributive], [predicative] B2

used to show that something is for or in support of a particular cause, idea, etc.

a favor de, pro-

  • pro-something

Collocations pro-environment initiatives · pro-science movement

  • The group is pro-peace and anti-war.

    El grupo es a favor de la paz y en contra de la guerra.

8 AGAINST [attributive], [predicative] B2

used to show that something is against or opposed to a particular cause, idea, etc.

contra, en contra de

  • anti-something

Collocations anti-globalization protests · anti-capitalist views

  • The protesters are anti-corporate and pro-labor.

    Los manifestantes son anticorporativos y a favor del trabajo.