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pro-ana

British

adjective

of or relating to the belief that anorexia is a viable lifestyle choice rather than a disorder

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adjective

an internet-based community advocating this view

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Etymology

Origin of pro-ana

C21: from _pro- + _an ( _orexi ) _a

Example Sentences

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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

Now, Ricci is an unwitting pro-ana poster girl, and Best Little Girl serves as a retro prop in thinspirational selfies.

From Slate • Jul. 14, 2015

But lift the institutional pressure, Casilli argues, and pro-ana sites “tend to evolve towards moderate orientations.”

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

They’re beginning to wonder if we’ve been viewing the pro-ana problem all wrong.

From Slate • Jul. 14, 2015

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