Subversion
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /sʌbˈvɜː.ʃən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Subversion is a noun meaning The act of overthrowing a government or a ruler; dethronement.
Meaning
The act of overthrowing a government or a ruler; dethronement.
More Meanings
- The condition of being subverted.
- A systematic attempt to overthrow a government by working from within; undermining.
- A revision considered more similar to preceding subversions than a revision deemed a new "version" is to preceding versions.
- (obsolete) The act of subverting; overturning; flipping from beneath.
Word Forms
- subversions
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include sabotage, undermining, overthrow, diversion, oppression, destabilization.
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