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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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Last week, in Kenya, security forces reportedly opened fire on demonstrators taking part in anti-government protests that commemorated a year since a mass movement began there against unfair tax hikes.
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Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 30 June 2025
After massive anti-government protests in 2019, many leading activists were prosecuted and often jailed under a 2020 national security law imposed by Beijing.
—Kanis Leung, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2025
Demonstrators block traffic during an anti-government protest calling for action to secure the release of Israeli hostages held captive since the October 7, 2023, attack led by Hamas, in Tel Aviv on June 26, 2025.
—Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 June 2025
At least 16 people died in anti-government protests in Kenya after police fired live rounds on crowds.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 27 June 2025
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Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 30 June 2025
After massive anti-government protests in 2019, many leading activists were prosecuted and often jailed under a 2020 national security law imposed by Beijing.
—Kanis Leung, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2025
Demonstrators block traffic during an anti-government protest calling for action to secure the release of Israeli hostages held captive since the October 7, 2023, attack led by Hamas, in Tel Aviv on June 26, 2025.
—Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 June 2025
At least 16 people died in anti-government protests in Kenya after police fired live rounds on crowds.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 27 June 2025
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“Anti-government.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anti-government. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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