antigovernmental
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/ˌæn.tiˌɡʌv.ərˈnɛm.əl/
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/ˌæn.tiˌɡʌv.əˈnɛm.əl/
against the government
Etymology
'antigovernmental' originates from Modern English, formed from the prefix 'anti-' (from Greek 'anti' meaning 'against') + 'governmental' (from 'government').
'governmental' derives from 'government', which entered English via Old French 'governer' and Latin 'gubernare' meaning 'to steer, to govern'; 'anti-' was attached in Modern English to create 'antigovernmental'.
Initially formed to mean 'against the government' and over time has retained the basic sense of opposition to government or its policies.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
opposed to government or government policies; hostile to or resisting the authority of a government.
The movement was clearly antigovernmental, criticizing many of the administration's reforms.
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