Antiauthoritarian: meaning, definitions and examples
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antiauthoritarian
[ ˌæntiɔːˌθɔːrɪˈtɛəriən ]
political philosophy
Opposing or rejecting authoritarianism, which is characterized by the concentration of power in a centralized government or leader, often at the expense of individual freedom and autonomy.
Synonyms
anti-authoritarian, antidictatorial, antitotalitarian
Examples of usage
- Her antiauthoritarian beliefs led her to advocate for decentralized decision-making processes.
- The antiauthoritarian group protested against the government's oppressive policies.
politics
A person who opposes authoritarianism and advocates for individual freedom and autonomy.
Synonyms
anti-authoritarian, autonomy supporter, freedom advocate
Examples of usage
- The antiauthoritarians organized a peaceful demonstration against the regime.
- Many antiauthoritarians believe in participatory democracy.
Translations
Translations of the word "antiauthoritarian" in other languages:
🇵🇹 antiautoritário
🇮🇳 प्रतिआधिकारिक
🇩🇪 antiautoritär
🇮🇩 antiautoritarian
🇺🇦 антиавторитарний
🇵🇱 antyautorytarny
🇯🇵 反権威主義的 (はんけんいしゅぎてき)
🇫🇷 antiautoritaire
🇪🇸 antiautoritario
🇹🇷 anti-otoriter
🇰🇷 반권위주의 (반권위주의적)
🇸🇦 مناهض للسلطوية
🇨🇿 antiautoritářský
🇸🇰 antiautoritárny
🇨🇳 反权威主义的 (反权威主义)
🇸🇮 protivavtoritaren
🇮🇸 andstættur valdboði
🇰🇿 антиавторитарлық
🇬🇪 ანტიავტორიტარული
🇦🇿 antiavtoritar
🇲🇽 antiautoritario
Word origin
The term 'antiauthoritarian' originated in the mid-19th century as a response to the increasing centralization of power in governments and institutions. It gained popularity during the rise of various social movements that advocated for individual autonomy and freedom from oppressive structures. Antiauthoritarianism continues to be a key principle in political and social activism, promoting decentralized forms of governance and empowerment of the individual.
See also: authoritarianism.