anti-corruption

adjective

an·​ti-cor·​rup·​tion ˌan-tē-kə-ˈrəp-shən How to pronounce anti-corruption (audio) ˌan-tī- How to pronounce anti-corruption (audio)
: opposing, discouraging or punishing corruption
anti-corruption laws

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Iraq is running a domestic anti-corruption campaign that has nothing to do with any ceasefire. — Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 In one case, a 20-year-old man was caught in a sting operation after anti-corruption officers turned up posing as buyers. — Clare Sebastian, CNN Money, 6 July 2026 China’s military promoted two new generals after an anti-corruption purge thinned the country’s ranks. — Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 5 July 2026 Albania’s anti-corruption watchdog has opened an investigation. — Max Grinstein, The Washington Examiner, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for anti-corruption

Word History

First Known Use

1841, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of anti-corruption was in 1841

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

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