antiestablishment
/an-tee-i-stab-lish-muhnt, an-tahy-/US // ˌæn ti ɪˈstæb lɪʃ mənt, ˌæn taɪ- //
反体制,反建制,反建制派,反机构
Definitions
adj.形容词 adjective
- 1
- : opposed to or working against the existing power structure or mores, as of society or government: Antiestablishment candidates promised to disband the army, Congress, and the cabinet if elected.
Examples
When antiestablishment candidate Nayib Bukele won El Salvador’s February 2019 presidential election, he criticized his predecessor’s planned deals with China and renegotiated a much smaller package, according to analysts.
Uncle Moe, an antiestablishment hippie with an inherent distrust of institutions, shepherds Gracie on her quest.
To Republicans, Palin projects the image of everywoman as antiestablishment warrior.
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