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subversivism

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sub⋅ver⋅sive

  [suhb-vur-siv]
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–adjective
1. Also, sub⋅ver⋅sion⋅ar⋅y  [suhb-vur-zhuh-ner-ee, -shuh-] . tending to subvert or advocating subversion, esp. in an attempt to overthrow or cause the destruction of an established or legally constituted government.
–noun
2. a person who adopts subversive principles or policies.
Origin:
1635–45; < L subvers(us) (ptp. of subvertere to subvert ) + -ive

Related forms:
sub⋅ver⋅sive⋅ly, adverb
sub⋅ver⋅siv⋅ism, sub⋅ver⋅sive⋅ness, noun

Synonyms:
1. traitorous, treacherous, seditious, destructive.
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