Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
delegitimation
Noun
/ˌdiːˌlɛdʒɪtɪˈmeɪʃən/
Definition
The process of undermining or invalidating the legitimacy of an organization, authority, or political system.
Examples
- The delegitimation of the government’s authority led to widespread protests.
- Scholars examined the role of media in the delegitimation of political figures.
- Activists aim for the delegitimation of practices deemed unjust by society.
Meaning
Delegitimation refers to actions or discourses that challenge the recognized status or legitimacy of someone or something.
Synonyms
- Discrediting
- Delegitimization
- Undermining
- Invalidation
