countersubversive

sub·ver·sive

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [suh b-vur-siv]
- /səbˈvɜr sɪv/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [suh b-vur-siv]
- /səbˈvɜr sɪv/

Definitions of countersubversive word

adjective countersubversive Also, subversionary [suh b-vur-zhuh-ner-ee, -shuh-] /səbˈvɜr ʒəˌnɛr i, -ʃə-/ (Show IPA). 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. 1
noun countersubversive a person who adopts subversive principles or policies. 1
noun countersubversive One who opposes subversive activities. 0
adjective countersubversive Opposing subversive activities. 0

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Origin of countersubversive

First appearance:

before 1635

One of the 43% oldest English words

1635-45; < Latin subvers(us) (past participle of subvertere to subvert) + -ive

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Parts of speech for Countersubversive

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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countersubversive popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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