samizdat

sæmɪzdat

Definitions

1. noun

unofficially published literature, especially in the Soviet Union, that was circulated secretly, often by being photocopied and distributed underground.

“The dissident’s writings became famous as samizdat, widely read and discussed in underground circles.”

Synonyms

  • banned literature
  • dissident literature
  • underground literature

Antonyms

  • mainstream literature
  • official publication