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subversive

sub·ver·sive [ səb vúrssiv ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
designed to overthrow government: intended or likely to undermine or overthrow a government or other institution



noun  (plural sub·ver·sives)
Definition:
 
somebody involved in subversive activities: somebody involved in activities intended to undermine or overthrow a government or other institution

[Mid-17th century. < medieval Latin subversivus< Latin subvers- (see subversion)]

sub·ver·sive·ly adverb
sub·ver·sive·ness noun
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