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anti-society

American  
[an-tee-suh-sahy-i-tee, an-tahy-suh-sahy-i-tee] / ˌæn ti səˈsaɪ ɪ ti, ˌæn taɪ səˈsaɪ ɪ ti /

adjective

  1. opposed to or intending to undermine or work against social cohesion.

  2. antisocial.


noun

  1. a subculture within a wider community which is seen as resistant to, or specifically opposes, the culture of the wider community: particularly such a subculture with its own language or slang.

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We’re making a statement here: It’s about anti-government, anti-society, anti-conformity and breaking down the barriers between the band and the audience.’”

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 6, 2025

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