lactonazi

English

Etymology

lacto- +‎ nazi

Pronunciation

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Noun

lactonazi (plural lactonazis)

1. (slang, derogatory) An overzealous lactivist.
   • 1993 July 31, David Pollard, “______-NAZIS!”, in bit.listserv.uus-l‎^[1] (Usenet):

     We have a phrase for some of the more zealous advocates of the Le Leche League……LactoNazis. Which refers to a person who would advise risking dehydration rather than giving an infant formula.

   • 1996 May 10, Van Piercy (quoting Heidi Murphy), “Guilt and formula: Heidi's LACTNET post”, in alt.parenting.solutions‎^[2] (Usenet):

     On the other hand, if you know nothing about the differences between artificial feeding and breastfeeding, or if you DO know the differences, and *choose* to feed your baby formula instead of breast milk, your guilt comes from YOUR OWN knowledge that breastfeeding is better. Not from "lactonazis" or "militants," but from your own mind.

   • 1996 May 15, Dave & Colette, “Re: Guilt and formula: Heidi's LACTNET post”, in alt.parenting.solutions‎^[3] (Usenet):

     I'm very happy out her^[sic] in the far left of lactonazi land, and I couldn't be here without all of you!

Hypernyms

• lactivist

Holonyms

• Breastapo