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antiestablishmentism

antiestablishmentism

9.9
To oppose the system and people in power
  • noun
  • /ˌæntiɪsˈtæblɪʃməntɪzəm/
  • Formal
translation icon : antiestablishmentismo
  • Many young people embrace antiestablishmentism as a way to express their dissatisfaction.

Examples

  • The rise of antiestablishmentism reflected growing discontent with the government's policies.

  • Antiestablishmentism is characterized by a rejection of conventional political parties and institutions.

  • Antiestablishmentism often appeals to those dissatisfied with mainstream institutions.

  • His views were shaped by a strong sense of antiestablishmentism during his youth.

  • The rise of antiestablishmentism can be seen in recent political movements.

  • Many activists promote antiestablishmentism as a response to perceived governmental failures.

  • The concept of antiestablishmentism gained traction during protests against the status quo.

Synonyms

antiestablishmentarianism
vsantiestablishmentism
  • Formal
9.9

A belief that opposes government and other usual authorities

is the shorter simpler form naming the same opposition
antipolitics
vsantiestablishmentism
9.3

Being against usual political institutions and public debate

includes opposition to wider social orders beyond just political systems
antistatism
vsantiestablishmentism
9.9

A belief against government power and control in people's lives

opposes the whole established social or political order beyond just the state
antiauthoritarianism
vsantiestablishmentism
8.8

A belief in opposing authority and strict rules

targets the broader established institutions and social order instead of only authority

Antonyms

establishment
236 5.3

The people in power in a country or organization

How Opposed

antiestablishmentism
  • Formal
9.9
opposition
250 3.4
criticism
512 3.0

Surface Forms

antiestablishmentism singular
antiestablishmentisms plural

Morphology

antiestablishmentism = antiestablishment (transparent) = anti + establish + ment + ism

The word is formed transparently from antiestablishment plus -ism, meaning the doctrine or belief associated with being antiestablishment.

Etymology

Antiestablishmentism breaks into anti- meaning 'against', establishment meaning 'the people and rules that run society', and -ism meaning 'a belief or system'. So, antiestablishmentism is the belief in opposing the established social or political order.