English word antisocial comes from English social, English anti-
Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
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social | English (eng) | (British, colloquial) (with definite article) Abbreviation of social security, referring to the UK state welfare system, or of related terms such as Social Security Office or Social Security Benefit.. (Canada). (Canadian Prairies) A dance held to raise money for a couple to be married.. (US, colloquial). (dated, Ireland) A dinner dance event, usually held annually by a company or sporting [...] |
anti- | English (eng) | (immunology) That reacts with immunoglobins found in the specified animal.. Against, hostile to.. Contrasting with the norm.. Counteracting, neutralizing.. Opposite of, reverse.. Physically opposite: applied to mountain ranges.. Related to antiparticles. |
antisocial | English (eng) | An antisocial individual. Antagonistic, hostile, or unfriendly toward others; menacing. Opposed to social order or the principles of society; hostile toward society. Unwilling or unable to cooperate and associate normally with other people. |