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Definition of antisex

antisex

/ˌæn.tiˈsɛks/
an · ti · sex
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1

Hostility, opposition, or severe restriction regarding sexual activity or the expression of sexuality.

Example

"The religious sect's strict antisex led to a mandate of absolute celibacy for all of its members."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English by combining the Greek-derived prefix 'anti-' (against) with the noun 'sex' (from Latin 'sexus'). It emerged primarily in 20th-century sociological and psychological contexts to describe attitudes opposed to sexual liberation.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Antisex. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/antisex
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