Meaning of antilife | Babel Free

Definitions

1. pro-choice
   US, derogatory
2. antinatalist; supporting the use of contraception to space or limit births
   derogatory
3. Supporting the death penalty in a particular case or in general.
   derogatory
4. Opposing the preservation of life in a particular situation

Equivalents

Examples

“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⟳."”

“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."”

“Somewhat too neatly, Johnson divides his characters into pro- and antilife factions[…].”

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