opposed to or in rebellion against an existing government
2.
of or pertaining to a political group, military force, etc., seeking to replace or overthrow an existing government
Derived forms
antigovernmental
adjective
Word origin
[anti- + government]anti- is a prefix meaning “against,” “opposite of,” “antiparticle of,” used in the formationof compound words (anticline); used freely in combination with elements of any origin (antibody; antifreeze; antiknock; antilepton)
Examples of 'antigovernment' in a sentence
antigovernment
He knew his host, an antigovernment sympathiser he'd met on a previous trip.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
The core of the current party is evangelical and radically antigovernment.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
A party that believes in small government has got a reputation for being antigovernment.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
The performers, whether playing police or antigovernment demonstrators, all wear sheep masks.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
He is not just antigovernment; he helped to coin the phrase 'anti-politics'.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
He begins by reading right-wing antigovernment websites.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
The group demanded police arrests over the death of a teenage antigovernment protestor.
The Sun (2015)
It was his strongest statement of support to date for the antigovernment protesters.
Globe and Mail (2003)
They are accused of trying to stir unrest, distribute antigovernment leaflets and carry out attacks.
Globe and Mail (2003)
Almost all commercial aviation has ceased since antigovernment agitators stormed the airports last week, stranding about 100,000 tourists.