Anti-Vaxxer

Pronunciation: /ˈæntiˌvæksər/

Definitions of anti-vaxxer

noun a person who is opposed to vaccination, typically due to beliefs in discredited theories about their safety

Example Sentences

A1 My friend's cousin is an anti-vaxxer.

A2 Some anti-vaxxers believe vaccines cause more harm than good.

B1 The anti-vaxxer movement has gained traction in recent years.

B2 It can be challenging to have a rational discussion with an anti-vaxxer.

C1 The anti-vaxxer's refusal to vaccinate their children puts others at risk.

C2 Debating with an anti-vaxxer often leads to heated arguments and misinformation.

Examples of anti-vaxxer in a Sentence

formal The doctor explained the importance of vaccines to the anti-vaxxer parent.

informal My friend's mom is a total anti-vaxxer and refuses to get any shots.

slang I can't believe that anti-vaxxer is spreading such nonsense.

figurative The anti-vaxxer's arguments were like trying to convince a brick wall.

Grammatical Forms of anti-vaxxer

• past tense: anti-vaxxed
• plural: anti-vaxxers
• comparative: more anti-vax
• superlative: most anti-vax
• present tense: anti-vaxxer
• future tense: will be anti-vaxxer
• perfect tense: has been anti-vaxxer
• continuous tense: is being anti-vaxxer
• singular: anti-vaxxer
• positive degree: anti-vaxxer
• infinitive: to be anti-vaxxer
• gerund: being anti-vaxxer
• participle: anti-vaxxing

Origin and Evolution of anti-vaxxer

First Known Use: 1997 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'anti-vaxxer' originated as a combination of 'anti-' meaning against and 'vaxxer' derived from 'vaccinator'. It was coined to describe individuals who are against vaccination practices.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe individuals who opposed vaccinations, the term 'anti-vaxxer' has evolved to encompass a broader range of beliefs and attitudes towards vaccines and immunization.