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- DictionarySub·ver·sive/səbˈvərsiv/
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"
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.
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.
tending to weaken or destroy an established political system, organization, or authority: The FBI had the duty of obtaining evidence of subversive activity.
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.
SUBVERSIVE meaning: 1. trying to destroy or damage something, especially an established political system: 2. trying to…. Learn more.
There are four meanings listed in OED's entry for the word subversive. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
Intending or intended to subvert an established order, especially to undermine or overthrow an established government: subversive groups; subversive publications.
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.
SUBVERSIVE definition: 1. trying to destroy the authority of a government, religion, etc: 2. someone who is subversive. Learn more.
Definition of subversive noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
