antigovernment
Americanadjective
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opposed to or in rebellion against an existing government.
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of or relating to a political group, military force, etc., seeking to replace or overthrow an existing government.
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In December, a currency crisis sparked some of the biggest antigovernment protests in the 47-year history of the Islamic Republic.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 8, 2026
Duannis was 22 and watching soccer at a cafe when he spontaneously joined Cuba’s biggest antigovernment street protest in decades.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 29, 2026
The antigovernment demonstrations that began in late December have mobilized a wide spectrum of Iranian society, from oil workers to bazaar merchants, students, rights activists and ethnic minorities.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 10, 2026
Tehran on Thursday saw its biggest antigovernment protests since the unrest started in late December.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 9, 2026
The Doctors’ Pact precipitated a series of nonracial, antigovernment campaigns around the country, which sought to bring together Africans and Indians in the freedom struggle.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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