antifluoridationist

noun

an·​ti·​flu·​o·​ri·​da·​tion·​ist
ˌan-tē-ˌflu̇r-ə-ˈdā-sh(ə-)nist,
-ˌflȯr-,
ˌan-tī- How to pronounce antifluoridationist (audio)
: a person opposed to the fluoridation of public water supplies

Word History

First Known Use

1953, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of antifluoridationist was in 1953

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“Antifluoridationist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/antifluoridationist. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

Medical Definition

antifluoridationist

noun
an·​ti·​flu·​o·​ri·​da·​tion·​ist -ˌflu̇r-ə-ˈdāsh-(ə-)nəst How to pronounce antifluoridationist (audio)
: a person who is vigorously opposed to the fluoridation of public water supplies
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