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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.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of antiestablishment1

First recorded in 1955–60; anti- + establishment

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Example Sentences

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.

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