M1-c Spell words formed with most prefixes as one word with no hyphen.
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| antismoking | coauthor | multicultural | nonviolent |
| postwar | repossess | submarine | unskilled |
Insert a hyphen in a compound noun beginning with ex-, great-, or self- (unless it is followed by a suffix, as in selfhood) or ending in -elect or -in-law.
| ex-husband | self-esteem | secretary-elect |
proper noun The capitalized name of a specific person, group, place, or thing.
Use a hyphen in a word that includes a prefix and a proper noun.
| un-American | anti-American | pro-American |