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antiself en · ADJ

Etymology

From anti- + self.

Meanings

1. (not-comparable, of an antibody) Acting against the organism in which it occurs.

antiself en · NOUN

Etymology

From anti- + self.

Meanings

1. An entity opposing or reflecting a self.
   • The Western movies, of course, are not cultural visions, but the vicious encounters with the antiselves of civilization, the invented savage. 1999, Gerald R. Vizenor, Manifest Manners: Narratives on Postindian Survivance, page 7:
   • There could be whole antiworlds and antipeople made out of antiparticles. However, if you meet your antiself, don't shake hands! 1988, Stephen Hawking, A Brief History of Time: From the Big Bang to Black Holes, page 75:

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