anti-establishment movement

[/ˌænti ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt ˈmuːvmənt/]
nounpl: anti-establishment movements
movimento anti-establishment
1. A social or political movement that opposes and challenges the existing power structures, institutions, and norms of society
The 1960s saw a major anti-establishment movement among young people who rejected traditional values.
Os anos 1960 viram um grande movimento anti-establishment entre os jovens que rejeitavam os valores tradicionais.
2. A grassroots campaign that seeks to disrupt or reform entrenched institutions, governments, or social hierarchies
The anti-establishment movement gained momentum as citizens demanded change in the political system.
O movimento anti-establishment ganhou impulso conforme os cidadãos exigiam mudanças no sistema político.
The term gained significant prominence in American culture during the 1960s-70s counterculture era and remains central to discussions of political activism. In Brazil, similar movements have been important during periods of military dictatorship (1964-1985) and democratization. The concept reflects generational tensions and is frequently invoked in contemporary discussions of populism, political reform, and social justice movements across both countries.
NYC Slang
anti-the-man movement / stick-it-to-the-establishment vibe
Synonyms / Sinônimos
counterculture movementdissent movementrebelliongrassroots movementreform movementprotest movement
Antonyms / Antônimos
establishmentstatus quotraditionalismconservatism

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
movimento anti-establishment
Standard term used across Brazil in political and social discourse
Rio de Janeiro
movimento anti-sistema
Alternative colloquial form emphasizing opposition to 'the system'
São Paulo
movimento contestador
More formal academic term meaning 'challenging movement'
Portugal
movimento anti-regime
Portuguese variant emphasizing opposition to governmental regime

Related Words

activismcivil disobediencesocial movementpolitical revolutioninsurgencydissent

Related Idioms & Phrases

fighting the power
questioning the status quo
bucking the system
going against the grain
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