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    subversive
    /səbˈvəːsɪv/

    adjective

    • 1. seeking or intended to subvert an established system or institution: "subversive literature"

    noun

    • 1. a subversive person: "they and their companions were identified as subversives"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSUBVERSIVE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    SUBVERSIVE definition: 1. trying to destroy or damage something, especially an established political system: 2. trying to…. Learn more.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › subversiveSubversive Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    1. : the act of subverting : the state of being subverted. especially : a systematic attempt to overthrow or undermine a government or political system by persons working secretly from within. 2. obsolete : a cause of overthrow or destruction. subversionary. səb-ˈvər-zhə-ˌner-ē. -shə- adjective. subversive. səb-ˈvər-siv. -ziv. adjective or noun.

  4. www.dictionary.com › browse › subversiveSUBVERSIVE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Subversive definition: tending or intending to subvert or overthrow, destroy, or undermine an established or existing system, especially a legally constituted government or a set of beliefs.. See examples of SUBVERSIVE used in a sentence.

  5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySUBVERSIVE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    SUBVERSIVE meaning: 1. trying to destroy or damage something, especially an established political system: 2. trying to…. Learn more.

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSUBVERSIVE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    1. adjective. Something that is subversive is intended to weaken or destroy a political system or government. This courageous and subversive movie has attracted widespread critical support. Synonyms: seditious, inflammatory, incendiary, underground More Synonyms of subversive. 2. countable noun.

  7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › subversiveSubversive - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Think about a subversive as a sneaky kind of revolutionary who tries to turn the system from underneath. Art or literature is considered subversive if it attempts to undermine the dominant values and traditions of a society.

  8. www.thefreedictionary.com › subversiveSubversive - definition of subversive by The Free Dictionary

    Intending or intended to subvert an established order, especially to undermine or overthrow an established government: subversive groups; subversive publications. n. One who advocates or is regarded as advocating subversion.

  9. www.oed.com › dictionary › subversive_adjsubversive, adj. & n. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford...

    What does the word subversive mean? There are four meanings listed in OED's entry for the word subversive. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. subversive has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. literary and textual criticism (1960s) visual arts (1960s) See meaning & use.

  10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishSUBVERSIVE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

    SUBVERSIVE definition: 1. trying to destroy the authority of a government, religion, etc: 2. someone who is subversive. Learn more.

  11. www.britannica.com › dictionary › subversiveSubversive Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

    SUBVERSIVE meaning: 1 : secretly trying to ruin or destroy a government, political system, etc.; 2 : criticizing something in a clever and indirect way in order to make it weaker or less effective.