anti-hunger

adjective

an·​ti-hun·​ger ˌan-tē-ˈhəŋ-gər How to pronounce anti-hunger (audio) ˌan-tī- How to pronounce anti-hunger (audio)
: intended or serving to prevent or alleviate hunger
anti-hunger programs
an anti-hunger organization

Examples of anti-hunger in a Sentence

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And boosting, not slashing, anti-hunger programs. — Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026 In Iowa, anti-hunger advocates recently sought to highlight how some cold sandwiches and granola bars may not qualify. — Rachel Roubein, Washington Post, 20 Apr. 2026 But anti-hunger advocates say that description is misleading, and could threaten food assistance for millions of low-income families. — Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 29 June 2026 Colorado paused the process of banning federal food assistance from paying for soft drinks following opposition from anti-hunger advocates and people who rely on the program. — Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for anti-hunger

Word History

First Known Use

1847, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of anti-hunger was in 1847

Rhymes for anti-hunger

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“Anti-hunger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anti-hunger. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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