antistigma

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anti- +‎ stigma

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antistigma (comparative more antistigma, superlative most antistigma)

  1. (sociology) Opposing or countering a social stigma.
    • 2008 May 11, Gabrielle Glaser, “‘Mad Pride’ Fights a Stigma”, in New York Times[1]:
      In recent years, groups have started antistigma campaigns, and even the federal government embraces the message, with an ad campaign aimed at young adults to encourage them to support friends with mental illness.

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