Antidancing

/ˌæntɪˈdænsɪŋ/ noun or adjective

Opposition to or suppression of dancing; historically, religious or moral opposition to dancing as a social activity.

From anti- + dancing (present participle of dance). Dance likely comes from Old French 'dancer' of unknown origin. The compound emerged in historical contexts discussing Puritan and religious restrictions.

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