Anti-Semantic

adj.
Being against the arguing of meanings or definitions of words.

"Look, I just don't care if the Holocaust refers specifically to the murder of the Ashkenazi Jews or if it can be used more broadly to the Nazi's persecution of other minorities!"

"Wow, stop being so anti-semantic! This is important."

by therichardstill September 4, 2009

Anti-Semantic

When people are upset by the choice of words you use. Can be used as a noun or adjective.

For example, if you were to use “death” to describe “dismantling an institution”, and someone takes offence. They were to say, “hey saying death to an institution is just as bad as murdering babies and committing genocide.”You could call that person an Anti-Semantic. Or you could say their views are Anti-Semantic.

by Words are okay June 30, 2025

Anti-semanticism

"Anti-semanticism" is a humorous and satirical phrase that combines the prefix "anti-" with "semanticism" to create a play on words. It does not refer to a real concept or philosophy, but instead can be interpreted as a rejection of the importance or relevance of meaning in language or a deliberate use of language in a way that undermines or distorts its meaning. The credit for creating this phrase goes to Patrick Ryan.

It is important to note that this term is not intended to promote or perpetuate racism or discrimination against any group of people, and its use should be understood in a lighthearted and humorous context.

"John's essay was filled with so much jargon and convoluted language that it bordered on anti-semanticism - I couldn't even tell what he was trying to say!"

by John Baumgartner April 5, 2023

Antisemantic

Someone or something that is against meaning. To not be logical. Lacking the ability to make something meaningful.

"Dave, you're being antisemantic."
"That's unfounded, some of my best friends are meaningful."

by Brooks Burdick October 18, 2004

Antisemantic

A person who is against words, meaning and usage.

Blah: I hate those dumb English with there special words, and...
Bloo: O quit being such an Antisemantics.

by Killsyou15 June 12, 2010

Antisemantic

1. Lacking the ability to enact or engage in meaning.
2. Lacking meaning.
3. Opposed to meaning.

The formalist program of 20th-century cognitive science and linguistics was not capable of adequately characterizing meaning. In fact, it was overtly antisemantic.

by jbrkrm November 23, 2010