anti-busing

an·ti-bus·ing

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [an-tahy, an-tee buhs-ing]
- /ˈæn taɪ, ˈæn ti ˈbʌs ɪŋ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [an-tahy, an-tee buhs-ing]
- /ˈæn taɪ, ˈæn ti ˈbʌs ɪŋ/

Definition of anti-busing word

adjective anti-busing opposing legislation that requires the busing of students to schools outside their neighborhoods, especially as a means of achieving socioeconomic or racial diversity among students in a public school. 1

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Origin of anti-busing

First appearance:

before 1965

One of the 2% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1965-70; anti- + busing

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Parts of speech for Anti-busing

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anti-busing popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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