antiestablishmentarianism

noun

A political philosophy opposed to established institutions or the prevailing “establishment”, particularly the belief held by those who resist dominant authority structures and traditional power elites within a society.

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Meanings

nounantiestablishmentarianism (uncountable)
  1. uncountablegovernmentA political philosophy opposed to established institutions or the prevailing “establishment”, particularly the belief held by those who resist dominant authority structures and traditional power elites within a society.

Synonyms & antonyms

nounthe doctrine of opposition to the social and political establishment

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doctrinephilosophyphilosophical system
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Origin

From anti- + establishment + -arian + -ism.

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antiestablishmentarianism. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/antiestablishmentarianism

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“antiestablishmentarianism.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/antiestablishmentarianism. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “antiestablishmentarianism,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/antiestablishmentarianism.

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