PoliticsAugust 16, 2026
antipolitics
AN-tee-puh-li-tiks
Definition
A condition or practice that negates the noble and consensual aspects of politics, characterized by disorder, hostility, and the rejection of established democratic protocols.
Etymology
Derived from the Greek prefix 'anti-' (against) and 'politics,' which originates from the Greek 'politika' (affairs of the cities). It describes an opposition to or the subversion of standard political processes.
In the news
The article uses 'antipolitics' to describe a destructive, savage style of governance and campaigning in Nigeria, where violence and polarization replace consensus and statesmanship.
The rise and rise of antipolitics
Read the full article ↗The Nation Newspaper