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anti-smoking

anti-smoking

3.2
Actions and rules to stop people from smoking
  • noun
  • /ˌæn.tiˈsmoʊ.kɪŋ/
translation icon : campaña antitabaco
  • The anti-smoking policies implemented in schools have significantly reduced student tobacco use.

Examples

  • The government launched a new anti-smoking campaign to educate young people about the dangers of tobacco.

  • Many communities are organizing anti-smoking events to encourage healthier lifestyles.

  • So unlike say some anti smoking campaigns, an increase in awareness did not necessarily mean that there was an increase in gains and knowledge.

Synonyms

anti-tobacco
vsanti-smoking
3.7

A campaign or law that tries to stop people from using tobacco

has the same aim but frames efforts as reducing or preventing use

How Strong

smoke-free
9 2.5
anti-smoking
3.2

Surface Forms

anti-smoking singular
anti-smokings plural

Morphology

anti-smoking = smoking (transparent) = anti + smoke + ing

The nominal use is a direct extension of the adjective meaning opposed to smoking.

Etymology

Anti-smoking as a noun comes from anti- 'against' plus smoking, so it names actions or campaigns that are 'against' smoking. That is why anti-smoking refers to programs, rules, or efforts to reduce or prevent tobacco use.