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pronatalist

American

[proh-nay-tal-ist] / ˌproʊˈneɪ tæl ɪst /

adjective

relating to or demonstrating pronatalism.

noun

plural

pronatalists

an advocate of pronatalism.

Example Sentences

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Chinese authorities have rolled out pronatalist incentives after ending its one-child policy -- which had been in place for more than three decades to address poverty and overpopulation.

From Barron's • Jan. 5, 2026

This idea has been echoed in pronatalist circles.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2025

A couple of months ago the New Yorker's Margaret Talbot wrote a long, definitive piece on Vance's pronatalist views which she defined this way:

From Salon • Sep. 25, 2024

The Himba are a pronatalist community, meaning they encourage their members to have many children.

From Science Daily • Oct. 25, 2023

The Collinses, who run a pronatalist website, are now part of a lineup for the “Natalist Conference” taking place in Austin, Texas, this December, which will spread the seeds of their ideology.

From Slate • Oct. 16, 2023

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