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.