Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

antistigma

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: an-ti-stig-ma
IPA

13

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

4

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Opposing or countering a social stigma.

Example Sentences

"In recent years, groups have started antistigma campaigns, and even the federal government embraces the message, with an ad campaign aimed at young adults to encourage them to support friends with mental illness."

Etymology

From anti- + stigma.

Word Breakdown

Prefix: anti

Inflected Forms

more antistigma (comparative) most antistigma (superlative)

Questions

What does antistigma mean?: Opposing or countering a social stigma.
Where does antistigma come from?: From anti- + stigma.

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