SUBVERSIVE


Meaning of SUBVERSIVE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ səbvɜ:(r)sɪv ]

( subversives)

1.

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.

ADJ

2.

Subversives are people who attempt to weaken or destroy a political system or government.

Agents regularly rounded up suspected subversives.

N-COUNT

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