antiestablishment

[ an-tee-i-stab-lish-muhnt, an-tahy- ]

adjective

1. opposed to or working against the existing power structure or mores, as of society or government:

   Antiestablishment candidates promised to disband the army, Congress, and the cabinet if elected.

Word History and Origins

Origin of antiestablishment¹

First recorded in 1955–60; anti- + establishment

Example Sentences

When antiestablishment candidate Nayib Bukele won El Salvador’s February 2019 presidential election, he criticized his predecessor’s planned deals with China and renegotiated a much smaller package, according to analysts.

From Time

Uncle Moe, an antiestablishment hippie with an inherent distrust of institutions, shepherds Gracie on her quest.

From The Daily Beast

To Republicans, Palin projects the image of everywoman as antiestablishment warrior.

From The Daily Beast