Opposition to or action against buying and selling things quickly for profit rather than actual use.
From anti- (against) + speculation (the practice of buying and selling with hope of profit from market changes). The prefix anti- comes from Latin, while speculation derives from Latin speculari (to observe or spy out).
This word became especially popular during financial crises when people felt angry about traders making money from housing shortages or food prices—it connects to real economic anxiety and the debate over whether markets should serve people or profit.
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