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antiauthoritarianism

antiauthoritarianism

1 8.8
A belief in opposing authority and strict rules
  • noun
  • /ˌæn.ti.əˌθɔːr.ɪˈtɛr.i.ən.ɪ.zəm/
: antiautoritarismo
  • More fundamentally, however, the revolt was an expression of rationalism and antiauthoritarianism.

Examples

  • Second, the antiauthoritarianism and Utopian modes of thought are perennial in Western history.

    Academic text (1995)
  • Some saw in his call for the education of a more independent laity and for greater theological and scholarly freedom a clear enthusiasm for Protestant subjectivism and antiauthoritarianism.

    Academic text (1993)
  • Antiauthoritarianism, in this regard, had also entered thought.

    Academic text (2014)
  • Many movements throughout history have embraced antiauthoritarianism as a way to challenge oppressive regimes.

  • The rise of antiauthoritarianism in modern society reflects a growing dissatisfaction with traditional power structures.

  • In discussions about governance, antiauthoritarianism often highlights the importance of individual freedoms and personal autonomy.

Synonyms

anti-establishment
vsantiauthoritarianism
14 7.1

Opposed to people and groups in power

expresses a sustained belief or practice rather than a simple hostile attitude
nonconformism
vsantiauthoritarianism
1 8.4

Not following usual customs or rules

focuses on opposing authority and strict rules rather than only customs
antiestablishmentarianism
vsantiauthoritarianism
  • Formal
9.9

A belief that opposes government and other usual authorities

is broader opposing any authority control or strict rules
antiestablishmentism
vsantiauthoritarianism
  • Formal
9.9

To oppose the system and people in power

is more focused on opposing authority and strict control generally

Antonyms

A system where one person or small group has almost all political power

How Antiauthoritarian

radicalism
14 8.1
rebellion
43 4.2
opposition
320 3.4
antiauthoritarianism
1 8.8
resistance
187 4.0
criticism
649 3.0

Surface Forms

Morphology

antiauthoritarianism = antiauthoritarian (semi-transparent) = anti + authority + arian + ism

The noun is transparently formed by adding -ism to the adjective 'antiauthoritarian'.

Etymology

Antiauthoritarianism starts with anti- ('against') and includes authority ('power' or 'control'), so it means a belief in being against strict rulers or rules. That's why it describes people or movements that reject strict control and want more individual freedom.