anti-government
adjective
an·ti-gov·ern·ment
ˌan-tē-ˈgə-vər(n)-mənt 
-və-mənt;
-ˈgə-bᵊm-ənt,
-vᵊm-;
ˌan-tī-
variants
or antigovernment
: opposed to or hostile toward governments or a particular government : opposing or resisting governmental policies and power
anti-government attitudes
an antigovernment demonstration
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The current blackout began on January 8 amid anti-government protests.
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Tim Lister, CNN Money, 10 May 2026
Lai, a prominent critic of Beijing, founded a pro-democracy newspaper that was shut down during a crackdown following the city's massive anti-government protests in 2019.
—ABC News, 9 May 2026
The Oath Keepers is described by some as a far-right anti-government extremist militia group.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 6 May 2026
Iran executed three men after they were convicted of involvement in anti-government protests that rocked the country in December and January, authorities said Monday.
—CBS News, 4 May 2026
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Tim Lister, CNN Money, 10 May 2026
Lai, a prominent critic of Beijing, founded a pro-democracy newspaper that was shut down during a crackdown following the city's massive anti-government protests in 2019.
—ABC News, 9 May 2026
The Oath Keepers is described by some as a far-right anti-government extremist militia group.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 6 May 2026
Iran executed three men after they were convicted of involvement in anti-government protests that rocked the country in December and January, authorities said Monday.
—CBS News, 4 May 2026
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“Anti-government.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anti-government. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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