adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Referring to devices (typically weapons) intended to harm people in particular.

   "An anti-personnel mine will kill a soldier but is ineffective against a tank."

Synonyms

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ap

Example

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"An anti-personnel mine will kill a soldier but is ineffective against a tank."

Etymology

From anti- + personnel.

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