antilife
See also: anti-life
English
Alternative forms
Adjective
antilife (comparative more antilife, superlative most antilife)
- (US, politics, derogatory) pro-choice
- (derogatory) antinatalist; supporting the use of contraception to space or limit births
- 1962, "Roman Catholic Sees Trend To Downgrade Large Family", Lawrence Journal-World, 1962 June 26:
- A Roman Catholic says there is a trend nowadays to downgrade the family, making parents who are not limiting their families feel guilty.
- Rev. John C. Knight, speaking Monday night at the 28th National Catholic Family Life convention, said "there is an antilife campaign abroad in the land."
- 1982, "Pope Speaks on the Sanctity of Marriage", The New York Times, 1982 June 1:
- While praising positive developments in family life, the Pope, who has taken a firm, conservative line on many social issues, said he "could not fail to draw attention to the negative phenomena."
- In particular, he cited "a corruption of the idea and experience of freedom, with consequent self-centeredness in human relations; serious misconceptions regarding the relationship between parents and children; the growing number of divorces; the scourge of abortion; the spread of a contraceptive and antilife mentality."
- 1962, "Roman Catholic Sees Trend To Downgrade Large Family", Lawrence Journal-World, 1962 June 26:
- (derogatory) Supporting the death penalty
- Opposing the preservation of life in a particular situation
Translations
opposing the preservation of life
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