antiestablishment
[ an-tee-i-stab-lish-muh nt, an-tahy- ]
/ ˌæn ti ɪˈstæb lɪʃ mənt, ˌæn taɪ- /
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adjective
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.
Nearby words
- antidune,
- antielectron,
- antiemetic,
- antienergistic,
- antienzyme,
- antiestablishmentarian,
- antiestablishmentarianism,
- antiestrogen,
- antietam,
- antifascist
Origin of antiestablishment
Dictionary.com Unabridged
Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2019
Examples from the Web for antiestablishment
Uncle Moe, an antiestablishment hippie with an inherent distrust of institutions, shepherds Gracie on her quest.
To Republicans, Palin projects the image of everywoman as antiestablishment warrior.