Subversion

/səbˈvɜrʒən/ noun

Definition

The act of undermining, weakening, or overthrowing something, especially an established system or authority.

Etymology

From Latin 'subvertere' (to overturn), combining 'sub-' (under) and 'vertere' (turn). It means literally turning something underneath to topple it.

Kelly Says

The most successful subversions often don't look revolutionary—they just quietly change how people think, like how the internet subverted traditional media without any formal declaration of war.

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