antilife

[ an-tee-lahyf, an-tahy- ]
/ ˌæn tiˈlaɪf, ˌæn taɪ- /

adjective

antagonistic or indifferent to a normal life.
regarded as opposing the life force because of advocating abortion, birth control, etc.

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Origin of antilife

First recorded in 1925–30; anti- + life

OTHER WORDS FROM antilife

an·ti·lif·er, noun

Words nearby antilife

anti-Leaguer, Anti-Lebanon, antilegomena, antilepton, anti-lewisite, antilife, antilithic, Antilles, Antilles Current, Antilochus, antilock
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