anti-masker

American  

[an-tee-mas-ker, an-tahy-] / ˌæn tiˈmæs kər, ˌæn taɪ- /

Or antimasker

noun

1. a person who resists wearing a mask over the nose and mouth to protect themselves and others from infection, or who opposes the mandatory wearing of such masks, as during a pandemic.

   This anti-masker felt she was being discriminated against because she wasn’t allowed in the store without a mask.

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Etymology

Origin of anti-masker

anti-mask ( def. ) + -er ¹ ( def. )

Example Sentences

"The Masked Singer" made headlines on Wednesday following a surprise appearance from anti-masker Rudy Giuliani.

From Salon • Apr. 22, 2022

Definition of a moral dilemma: You’re an anti-masker AND a major-league catcher.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 4, 2022

"So Carrie Underwood is an anti-masker?" said a Twitter user in response.

From Fox News • Aug. 18, 2021

In a statement to police, Williams’ mother said her son ran into their apartment and “told her that an anti-masker had attacked him,” a Bothell detective wrote in charging papers.

From Washington Times • Apr. 29, 2021

An anti-masker at a grocery store could spread the infection to an employee, who could go home and spread it to their family.

From The Guardian • Jan. 24, 2021