anti-establishment activists
[ˌænti ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt ˈæktɪvɪsts]
nounpl: anti-establishment activists
ativistas anti-establishment
1. Individuals or groups who actively work against or oppose the existing political, social, or institutional systems and power structures
The anti-establishment activists organized protests to challenge government policies.
Os ativistas anti-establishment organizaram protestos para desafiar as políticas governamentais.
2. People who reject conventional authority and advocate for radical social or political change
Anti-establishment activists often use civil disobedience as a form of resistance.
Os ativistas anti-establishment frequentemente usam desobediência civil como forma de resistência.
This term gained particular prominence in the 1960s counterculture movement in the USA and has remained relevant in describing various protest movements. In Brazil, anti-establishment activism is deeply connected to historical movements against military dictatorship (1964-1985) and continues in contemporary social justice movements. The term carries different connotations depending on political context—viewed positively by those advocating change and negatively by those defending existing institutions.
NYC Slang
anti-establishment cats; system-bucking rebels; resistance fighters
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