antigovernment
[ an-tee-guhv-ern-muh nt, -er-muh nt, an-tahy- ]
/ ˌæn tiˈgʌv ərn mənt, -ər mənt, ˌæn taɪ- /
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adjective
opposed to or in rebellion against an existing government.
of or relating to a political group, military force, etc., seeking to replace or overthrow an existing government.
Nearby words
antigodlin, antigone, antigonus i, antigonus ii, antigorite, antigovernment, antigravity, antigua, antigua and barbuda, antiguan, antihalation
Origin of antigovernment
Related formsan·ti·gov·ern·men·tal, adjective
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Examples from the Web for antigovernment
She was disowned by her family after speaking at an antigovernment rally in the opposition stronghold of Homs.
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Beck has transcended the role of entertainer and talk-show host and now finds himself at the front of an antigovernment movement.
Over here it has come through misuse to denote a peculiar class whose reaction is antigovernment.
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