PoliticsAugust 23, 2026

pronatalist

pro-NAY-tuh-list

Definition

Refers to a political or social movement that advocates for higher birth rates and policies that encourage people to have more children.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'pro' (for or in favor of) and the Latin 'natalis' (pertaining to birth), it entered English to describe policies designed to increase population growth.

In the news

The article mentions the 'pronatalist movement' alongside other ideological interests of Peter Thiel to highlight the political motivations of individuals behind health tech companies.

I Want an Oura Ring. As a Reproductive Health Lawyer, I Know Better

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Ms. Magazine

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