antiauthoritarianism

American

[an-tee-uh-thawr-i-tair-ee-uhn-iz-uhm] / ˌæn ti əˌθɔr ɪˈtɛər i ənˌɪz əm /

noun

resistance to authority, especially authority that is perceived to be intrusive or excessive.

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antiauthoritarianism

And it doesn’t pull any punches as far as dealing with themes of antiauthoritarianism.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 19, 2025

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