antipolitics
|an-ti-pol-i-tics|
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/ˌæn.tiˈpɑː.lə.tɪks/
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/ˌæn.tiˈpɒl.ɪ.tɪks/
against politics
Etymology
'antipolitics' originates from Greek and Modern English elements: the prefix 'anti-' from Greek 'anti' meaning 'against' and 'politics' from Greek 'politikós' (via Latin/Old French) relating to 'citizen' or 'city affairs'.
'politics' came into English via Middle English from Old French 'politique', which in turn derives from Latin and Greek 'politikós'; the modern compound 'antipolitics' is formed in Modern English by combining 'anti-' + 'politics'.
Initially components referred to being 'against city/citizen affairs' in a literal sense; over time the compound evolved to mean opposition to party politics and formal political institutions.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an attitude, movement, or ideology that opposes conventional party politics, political institutions, or formal political processes.
Antipolitics gained momentum after the corruption revelations, with many people refusing to support established parties.
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Noun 2
a general stance of disengagement from, distrust of, or refusal to participate in political processes and debates.
Rising antipolitics among younger voters has been linked to lower turnout in recent elections.
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Last updated: 2025/09/07 12:36