antivax

/ɑ̃.ti.vaks/Loanword from English antivax

opposing vaccination

Les antivax sont souvent critiqués pour leur refus des vaccins.

Antivaxers are often criticized for refusing vaccines.

Medicine

informal

A person who opposes vaccination, often based on distrust of medical authorities or misinformation.

Le mouvement antivax a pris de l'ampleur pendant la pandémie de COVID-19.

The antivax movement gained momentum during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The term is often used pejoratively to describe those who reject vaccines despite scientific evidence.

informal

A person who believes vaccines are harmful or unnecessary, sometimes due to conspiracy theories.

Les antivax partagent souvent des théories du complot sur les réseaux sociaux.

Antivaxers often share conspiracy theories on social media.

This usage reflects broader societal debates about science, authority, and public health.

Collocations

to be opposed to vaccination

In French, 'antivax' is often used in a critical context. Be aware of the tone when discussing the topic.

The term is more common in informal discussions about health policies and public debates.

From English 'antivax,' a blend of 'anti-' (opposing) and 'vax' (short for 'vaccine').

The term is often used in debates about public health and medical ethics. It can carry negative connotations.

anti-

against

prefix

vax

short for 'vaccine'

root

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