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antiauthoritarianism

antiauthoritarianism

8.8
A belief in opposing authority and strict rules
  • noun
  • /ˌæn.ti.əˌθɔːr.ɪˈtɛr.i.ən.ɪ.zəm/
translation icon : 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

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
anti-establishment
vsantiauthoritarianism
7.1

Opposed to people and groups in power

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

Not following usual customs or rules

focuses on opposing authority and strict rules rather than only customs

Antonyms

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

How Antiauthoritarian

radicalism
14 8.1
rebellion
60 4.2
opposition
250 3.4
antiauthoritarianism
8.8
resistance
214 4.0
criticism
512 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.