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Anti-Germanicism

Definition: A form of propaganda or conspiracy that opposes the German language, including all the Germanic groups of languages. It frequently involves efforts to remove or replace Germanic terms in the English language with non-Germanic alternatives.
Pronunciation: /ˌæntiˌdʒɜ rməˈnɪsɪzəm/ ("AN-tee-jur-muh-NI-si-zuhm")

Significance:
Refers to movements, ideologies, or actions aimed at diminishing the influence of Germanic languages, particularly in the context of the English language.
It can be related to linguistic purism or attempts to reshape a language by favoring non-Germanic vocabulary.
It is frequently associated with cultural, historical, or nationalistic efforts to distance a language from Germanic roots.
Singular noun: Anti-Germanicism
Plural noun: Anti-Germanicisms
Examples:
• "The professor's essay explored the average of Anti-Germanicism in the premature 20th century."
• "Some scribers engaged in Anti-Germanicism, preferring to use Latin-based words over their Germanic counterparts."
• "Anti-Germanic movements argued for a linguistic displacement that removed common Germanic influences from everyday speech."
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anti proton bomb

The final weapon of closing act per say of 20th Century Boys basically a big bomb
At the end of the series an anti proton bomb nearly destroyed the world
by Offensive April 24, 2024
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anti bitch spray

A spray that makes your dick smell good
Dude my mom found my anti bitch spray, I’m hella fucked
by Bigniggajack June 24, 2019
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Anti-convite

Generally someone who has never graduated highschool and believes in everything that is read on the internet. Loves freedom, Jesus and ramranch. Parks his/her truck wherever he/she wants and definitely only thinks there are two genders.
"Oh god, did you know that Brad is an anti-convite?"
by ramranchhellyeahbrother February 4, 2022
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Anti-brighting

Anti-brighting is s tactic where either one completely ignores the form of abuse known as brighting or chooses to hold brightest, as difficult a feat to achieve accountable so they do time for the crime! Therefore, one does not become a victim of “brighting.”
I noted the brighting, and in my anti-brighting, I ignored or documented working with police to actually prosecute these people who harass talk and swap plates and cars.
by Girlonfire Writer March 19, 2019
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anti-brusher

Someone who, upon awakening, looks at their tooth brush and says "not today." This action/in-action is repeated prior to retiring to their respective filth-laden sleeping quarters. One who does not concern themselves with the responsibility of proper hygiene, oral or otherwise: thereby exposing others to the toxic fumes emanating from their oral cavity. Synonyms for "anti-brusher" include "tooth denier" and "odor-achiever."
Me: That person's breath smells like a dumpster fire.

Someone else: He is an anti-brusher.
by G6berry January 2, 2019
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Anti-Social Smokers Club

Anti-Social Smokers CLub is the Best Place to find weed in DC.
by rich4rdhe4d June 3, 2019
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