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antihunting

antihunting

6.7
A group or movement that opposes hunting
  • noun
  • /ˌæntiˈhʌntɪŋ/
translation icon : movimiento anticaza
  • Many activists joined the antihunting movement to protect endangered species from poachers.
  • antihunting propaganda
  • antihunting sentiment

Examples

  • The antihunting campaign gained momentum as public awareness of animal rights increased.

  • Many antihunting activists attended the rally to demand stricter laws against animal cruelty.

  • The antihunting movement gained momentum after several wildlife documentaries aired on television.

  • Local authorities responded to the antihunting group's petition by reviewing hunting regulations in the area.

  • The antihunting movement has gained significant support in recent years.

  • Many activists are passionate about antihunting efforts.

  • She attended a rally organized by local antihunting groups advocating for stricter laws against animal hunting.

How Opposed

antihunting
6.7
hunter
411 1.0

Surface Forms

antihunting singular
antihuntings plural

Morphology

antihunting = hunting (transparent) = anti + hunt + ing

The noun sense is built on the same transparent anti- + hunting structure, with the nominal meaning referring to opposition to hunting.

Etymology

Antihunting combines anti- 'against' and hunting to name a person or group that works to stop hunting. So an antihunting movement is a campaign or group trying to ban or restrict hunting to protect animals.