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antinuclear

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ˌæn.tɪˈnjuː.klər/

KK: /ˌæntɪˈnjuːklər/

adjective
Definition

Describing a stance or action that is against the use or production of nuclear power or weapons.


Example

Many activists are antinuclear, advocating for renewable energy sources instead.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you heard about the new antinuclear movement that's starting in our city?
Sloth B
Yeah, I saw some posters about it; people are really passionate about it.
Sloth A
I think it's important to discuss antinuclear views, especially with everything happening globally.
Sloth B
Absolutely! It’s crucial to understand both sides of the conversation.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
antimatter
antithetical
opposing
Antonyms
pronuclear
supportive
favorable
Root Explanation

Antinuclear is formed from "anti-" (meaning against) and "nuclear" (from Latin "nucleus", meaning kernel or core). The word describes a stance or movement that is against nuclear energy or weapons.

Memory Tip

Think of being 'against' ('anti-') the 'core' ('nucleus') of nuclear energy — that's what antinuclear means.

Visually Confused Words
uninuclear
binuclear
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