"pro-masker" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: pro-maskers [plural]
Etymology: From pro- + mask + -er. Likely influenced by pro-vaxxer. Etymology templates: {{affix|en|pro-|mask|-er|id3=ideology}} pro- + mask + -er, {{m|en|pro-vaxxer}} pro-vaxxer Head templates: {{en-noun}} pro-masker (plural pro-maskers)
  1. (healthcare, politics) A person who supports the practice or mandate of wearing masks. Categories (topical): Healthcare, Politics Synonyms: promasker

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