"pro-vax" meaning in English

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Adjective

Etymology: From pro- + vax. Etymology templates: {{af|en|pro-|vax}} pro- + vax Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} pro-vax (not comparable)
  1. (informal) Supporting vaccines and vaccination. Tags: informal, not-comparable Synonyms: pro-vaccination, pro-vaccine, pro-vaxxing [informal], provax, provaxx, pro-vaxx Related terms: pro-vaccinationist, pro-vaccinator, pro-vaxxer

Alternative forms

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