lactivist

lactivist
 n.— «The bill died in West Virginia again last year, but the “lactivists” (yes, they call themselves that) already are pushing hard. What they want is to require that anyone who allows the public into their establishment must allow breastfeeding anyplace on the premises. No exceptions.» —“Lactation Today, Tomorrow, Forever” by Chris Stirewalt State Journal (Charleston, West Virginia) May 25, 2006. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)

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