anti establishment

an·ti·es·tab·lish·ment

[an-tee-i-stab-lish-muhnt, an-tahy-]
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.

Origin:
1955–60; anti- + establishment

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