Antigovernment

/ˌæntiˈɡʌvərnmənt/ adjective

Definition

Opposed to or hostile toward governmental authority, policies, or institutions.

Etymology

From anti- (against) + government. Modern compound that emerged in 20th-century English to describe political positions and movements opposing state power.

Kelly Says

Antigovernment sentiment has powered everything from the American Revolution to modern libertarianism—it's fascinating how distrust of authority keeps reshaping political movements across centuries!

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