antilife

antilife
antilifer, n.
/an'tee luyf", an'tuy-/, adj.
1. antagonistic or indifferent to a normal life.
2. regarded as opposing the life force because of advocating abortion, birth control, etc.
[1925-30; ANTI- + LIFE]

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