antiestablishmentism
- noun
- /ˌæntiɪsˈtæblɪʃməntɪzəm/
- Formal
- Many young people embrace antiestablishmentism as a way to express their dissatisfaction.
Examples
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The rise of antiestablishmentism reflected growing discontent with the government's policies.
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Antiestablishmentism is characterized by a rejection of conventional political parties and institutions.
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Antiestablishmentism often appeals to those dissatisfied with mainstream institutions.
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His views were shaped by a strong sense of antiestablishmentism during his youth.
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The rise of antiestablishmentism can be seen in recent political movements.
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Many activists promote antiestablishmentism as a response to perceived governmental failures.
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The concept of antiestablishmentism gained traction during protests against the status quo.
Synonyms
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8.8
A belief in opposing authority and strict rules
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9.9
A belief against government power and control in people's lives
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Being against usual political institutions and public debate
A belief that opposes government and other usual authorities
Antonyms
How Opposed
Surface Forms
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.