Opposition to civility or civil behavior; a rejection of polite and courteous conduct in society.
From anti- (against) + civism (from Latin civilis, relating to citizens). The term emerged in philosophical discourse to describe ideologies that actively oppose social courtesy and civil norms.
This word perfectly captures movements that deliberately rejected manners and politeness—like some punk rock and avant-garde art scenes that used rudeness as political protest. It shows how language creates labels for societies that flip social expectations upside down.
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