anti-communist
UK: ˌæntiˈkɒmjʊnɪst | US: ˌæntiˈkɑːmjənɪst
n. a person opposed to communism or communist ideologies
adj. opposing or hostile to communism
The word "anti-communist" combines the Greek-derived prefix "anti-" (meaning "against") with "communist," which originates from the Latin "communis" (shared/common). "Communist" entered English via French in the 19th century to describe supporters of collective ownership. The prefix "anti-" was attached to create a term for opposition to such ideologies, reflecting political conflicts during the Cold War era. The morphemes retain their original spellings and meanings, making the compound transparent in structure.
Many anti-communist activists fled the country after the revolution.
The newspaper published an anti-communist editorial criticizing the policy.
During the 1950s, anti-communist sentiment was widespread in the US.
He wrote a book analyzing anti-communist movements in Eastern Europe.
The film portrays the struggles of anti-communist dissidents.