antimask

¹ American  

[an-tee-mask, an-tahy-] / ˌæn tiˈmæsk, ˌæn taɪ- /

noun

1. a variant of anti-mask.

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antimask ² American  

[an-ti-mask] / ˈæn tɪˌmæsk /

adjective

1. a less common variant of antimasque.

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Etymology

Origin of antimask¹

First recorded in 1915–20, in reference to the Spanish flu ( def. )

Origin of antimask²

First recorded in 1610–20

Example Sentences

To be clear, my family’s decision not to mask our kids should not be mislabeled as being antimask; we would never stigmatize other parents and caregivers for the difficult choices they must make.

From Washington Post • Aug. 23, 2022

They may infer that you’re antimask or fear that you might pose a threat to them.

From New York Times • Sep. 15, 2020