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 Sedition Act of 1918, which subverted the Bill of Rights, imposed penalties for anti-government expression.
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Steve H. Hanke,
Fortune,
1 July 2026
During the rally in sweltering heat, Vucic told his backers, many bused in from across the country, that students and anti-government protesters were aiming to destroy the country, and accused them of colluding with unnamed foreign powers, charges the protesters deny.
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Reuters,
CNN Money,
27 June 2026
Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz, who less than a week ago declared a state of emergency in his country following weeks of anti-government protests, said his country stood ready to provide any needed assistance.
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ABC News,
25 June 2026
So, instead of focusing on other kinds of threats, like anti-government militias or white supremacist hate groups, the FBI spent a lot of resources going after environmental activists.
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Greg Hanlon,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
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Steve H. Hanke,
Fortune,
1 July 2026
During the rally in sweltering heat, Vucic told his backers, many bused in from across the country, that students and anti-government protesters were aiming to destroy the country, and accused them of colluding with unnamed foreign powers, charges the protesters deny.
—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
27 June 2026
Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz, who less than a week ago declared a state of emergency in his country following weeks of anti-government protests, said his country stood ready to provide any needed assistance.
—
ABC News,
25 June 2026
So, instead of focusing on other kinds of threats, like anti-government militias or white supremacist hate groups, the FBI spent a lot of resources going after environmental activists.
—
Greg Hanlon,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
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“Anti-government.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anti-government. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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