antilabor
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈæntɪˌleɪbər/
KK: /ˈæntɪˌleɪbər/
adjective
Definition
Describing a stance or action that is against labor unions or labor movements.
Example
The new policies were criticized for their antilabor approach, which many believed would harm workers' rights.
Conversation
Did you hear about the new policies that are really antilabor?
Yeah, it's surprising how they're pushing against workers' rights.
I can't believe they would take such antilabor measures.
It's frustrating, especially when we need more support for unions.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
antiunion
antilabor
oppositional
Antonyms
prolabor
supportive
favorable
Root Explanation
Antilabor is formed from "anti-" (meaning against) and "labor" (from Latin "laborare", meaning to work). The word refers to actions or policies that are against labor or workers' rights.
Memory Tip
Think of 'anti-' meaning against and 'labor' meaning work — this helps you remember that antilabor refers to being against workers or labor.
Visually Confused Words
anilao