antiparty
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˌæn.tiˈpɑːr.ti/
KK: /æntiˈpɑrti/
adjective
Definition
Opposing a specific political party or its policies.
Example
The candidate took an antiparty stance during the debate.
Conversation
Did you hear about the new group that's forming?
Yeah, I heard they are quite antiparty towards the current administration.
It's interesting how many people feel that way lately.
Definitely! It seems like people are really ready for a change.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
oppositional
contrary
dissenting
Antonyms
supportive
loyal
affiliated
noun
Definition
A political group that opposes or rejects the traditional political parties and their ideas.
Example
The new movement formed an antiparty to challenge the existing political system.
Conversation
Did you hear about that new antiparty forming?
Yeah, it seems like they're really against the mainstream ideas.
I wonder what their main goals are, though.
Root Explanation
Antiparty is formed from "anti-" (meaning against) and "party" (from Old French *partie*, meaning a part or faction). The word describes a stance or group that is against a particular party or faction.
Memory Tip
Think of 'anti-' meaning against, and 'party' referring to a group or faction. This helps you remember that 'antiparty' means being against a particular group.
Visually Confused Words
No commonly confused words.