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antipolitica

anti-politics

noun an-tee-poh-LEE-tee-kah Less Common

Usage Note

Antipolitica is a compound noun combining anti- and politica, used in Italian political journalism to describe a sentiment of hostility or distrust toward the political establishment. It became prominent in the early 2000s with the rise of populist movements. It is invariable in plural: le antipolitiche is rare; the singular is used collectively.

Examples

"Il movimento cavalca l'onda dell'antipolitica."

Natural Translation

The movement rides the wave of anti-politics.

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