pro-ana
Britishadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of pro-ana
C21: from pro- + an ( orexi ) a
Example Sentences
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But lift the institutional pressure, Casilli argues, and pro-ana sites “tend to evolve towards moderate orientations.”
From Slate • Jul. 14, 2015
When pro-ana bloggers feel scrutinized, they reinforce the wall between themselves and the outside world.
From Slate • Jul. 14, 2015
Covering pro-ana sites in therapeutic jargon could reflect the bloggers’ real affinity for treatment, or it could be a cynical strategy for deflecting criticism so they can thinspire in peace.
From Slate • Jul. 14, 2015
It’s good to shine a light on the darkest corners of the pro-ana Internet, but these fringe groups are echoes of our own panic.
From Slate • Jul. 14, 2015
It’s telling that pro-ana inspires infinitely more coverage than pro-mia, as if body dysmorphia and dangerous diets aren’t really a problem for people who are at or above a “normal” weight, as most bulimics are.
From Slate • Jul. 14, 2015
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