Meaning Of The Word Subversive

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subversive
adjective: Something that is subversive is intended to weaken or destroy a political system or government.
countable noun: Subversives are people who attempt to weaken or destroy a political system or government.

subversive in American English
a person regarded as subversive
tending or seeking to subvert, overthrow, or destroy (an established government, institution, belief, etc.)
adjective: tending to subvert or advocating subversion, esp. in an attempt to overthrow or cause the destruction of an established or legally constituted government
noun: a person who adopts subversive principles or policies

subversive in British English
adjective: liable to subvert or overthrow a government, legally constituted institution, etc
noun: a person engaged in subversive activities, etc

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