Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

subversive-element

Noun
/səbˈvɜːrsɪv ˈɛlɪmənt/
Definition
A person or group that seeks to undermine or overthrow an established system, authority, or institution.
Examples
  • The government accused the activists of being a subversive element in society.
  • Literature from the subversive element often challenges traditional beliefs.
  • The organization was labeled a subversive element by authorities due to its anti-establishment rhetoric.
Meaning
The term refers to elements that are intended to disrupt or challenge existing power structures, often through protest, dissent, or revolutionary activities.
Synonyms
  • Revolutionary
  • Insurgent
  • Radical
  • Opposition