Definition

Describing something that is against or opposes a corporate merger.

Example

The antimerger policies were implemented to prevent large companies from combining and reducing competition.

Conversation

Did you hear about the antimerger campaign in our town?

Yeah, it seems like a lot of people are against it.

I guess they believe it will hurt local businesses.

That makes sense; keeping things local is important for many.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Antimerger is formed from "anti-" (meaning against) and "merger" (from the verb "merge", which comes from Old French *merger*, meaning to plunge or immerse). The word "antimerger" refers to an action or stance that is against the merging of entities or organizations.

Memory Tip

Think of 'anti-' meaning against, and 'merger' referring to the act of combining. This helps you remember that 'antimerger' means being against the act of merging.

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