dereism

/dɪˈriːɪzəm/

Definitions

1. noun

A philosophical or social movement that rejects or is skeptical about democracy, emphasizing individualism and self-reliance.

“The critics accused the author of dereism in her anti-establishment novel.”

Synonyms

  • anarchism
  • individualism

Antonyms

  • authoritarianism
  • collectivism