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anti-establishment candidate

[/ˌænti ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt ˈkændɪdeɪt/]
nounpl: anti-establishment candidates
candidato anti-establishment
1. A political candidate who opposes traditional power structures, institutions, and the political status quo, positioning themselves as an outsider to conventional politics
The anti-establishment candidate gained significant support by criticizing corporate influence in politics.
O candidato anti-establishment conquistou apoio significativo ao criticar a influência corporativa na política.
2. A political contender who challenges mainstream parties and established political norms
Voters were drawn to the anti-establishment candidate's promise of radical change.
Os eleitores foram atraídos pela promessa do candidato anti-establishment de uma mudança radical.
NYC Slang
outsider
Synonyms
outsider candidateinsurgent candidatemaverick candidatedisruptive candidatepopulist candidate
Antonyms
establishment candidatemainstream candidateconventional candidateestablishment-backed candidate

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
candidato anti-establishment
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese political discourse
São Paulo
candidato outsider
Alternative term sometimes used in São Paulo media
Portugal
candidato anti-sistema
Portuguese variant emphasizing opposition to the system; sometimes preferred over direct translation

Related Idioms & Phrases

go against the grain
buck the system
rock the boat
challenge the status quo
swim against the current
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