Antigovernmental

/ˌæntiɡʌvərnˈmentəl/ adjective

Definition

Opposed to or acting against government, governmental systems, or governmental control.

Etymology

From anti- + governmental (government + -al suffix). An extended variant of antigovernment using the -al suffix for additional formality and specificity.

Kelly Says

Adding -al to antigovernment makes it sound more formal and institutional—so 'antigovernmental protesters' sounds like a serious political movement while 'antigovernment kids' sounds casual!

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