antiestablishment

antiestablishment
/an'tee i stab"lish meuhnt, an'tuy-/, adj.
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.
[1955-60; ANTI- + ESTABLISHMENT]

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