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antinatalism

American  
[an-tahy-nay-tal-iz-uhm, an-tee-] / ˌæn taɪˈneɪ tæl ɪz əm, ˌæn ti- /

noun

  1. Philosophy. the position that procreation is morally wrong.

  2. the social or political opposition to large families.

  3. the political support for low or state-controlled birth rates.

Other Word Forms

  • antinatalist noun

Example Sentences

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“The antinatalism movement he links to specifically condemns violence,” Levin said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2025

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