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antiestablishment

American

[an-tee-i-stab-lish-muhnt, an-tahy-] / ˌæn ti ɪˈstæb lɪʃ mənt, ˌæn taɪ- /

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.

Etymology

Origin of antiestablishment

First recorded in 1955–60; anti- + establishment

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antiestablishment

Zohran Mamdani pulled off a historic victory in New York City’s November mayoral race running on an antiestablishment, pro-worker platform.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026

But anyone who wants to win in Los Angeles needs to realize that antiestablishment sentiment is in the air.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 3, 2026

To run in this election, Balen, who didn’t have a party of his own, joined forces with another antiestablishment politician who founded a new party in 2022.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 4, 2026

Black Flag frontman Henry Rollins exemplified a generation’s sour, antiestablishment, heavily ironic posture.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 12, 2022

Who knows why everyone showed up, or why so many of them brought banners, but some of the fervor was just sheer irreverence, the antiestablishment joy of rooting for a team that was so awful.

From New York Times ● Mar. 27, 2019

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