Antirenter

/ˌæntɪˈrɛntər/ noun

Definition

A person who opposes paying rent or who participates in anti-rent movements.

Etymology

From antirent + -er (agent suffix). Specifically refers to participants in the Anti-Rent Movement of 1840s New York.

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Antirenters in New York actually influenced labor movements nationwide—they proved that organized, unified tenant action could challenge wealthy landowners, inspiring future union organizing!

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