Antiauthoritarianism

/ˌæntiɔˌθɑrɪˈtɛriənɪzəm/ noun

Definition

A political philosophy or social movement that opposes strict authority and centralized power, favoring personal freedom and equal decision-making.

Etymology

From 'antiauthoritarian' + '-ism' (ideology suffix). This noun form names the complete philosophical system opposing authoritarian control.

Kelly Says

Antiauthoritarianism influenced everything from 1960s youth movements to open-source software communities—basically anyone saying 'we don't need a boss telling us what to do'!

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