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Definition of anti-vaxxer
anti-vaxxer
Plural:anti-vaxxers
•Adjective:anti-vax
• noun
1
A person who is opposed to vaccination, or to government mandates requiring vaccinations.
Example
"Public health officials worked to address the concerns raised by the local anti-vaxxer community during the town hall meeting."
Word Nuance & Usage
Primarily used in informal and journalistic contexts, this term often carries a critical or derogatory connotation toward individuals who reject immunization.
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Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Anti-vaxxer. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/anti--vaxxer