pronatalist

adjective

pro·​na·​tal·​ist

(ˈ)prō¦nātᵊlə̇st

: encouraging an increased birthrate

pronatalist policies

Word History

Etymology

pro- entry 1 + Latin natus (past participle of nasci to be born) + English -al + -ist

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