What Does Antistatist Mean?

Anti-statism is any approach to social, economic or political philosophy that rejects statism. An anti-statist is one who opposes intervention by the state into personal, social and economic affairs. In anarchism, this is characterized by a complete rejection of all involuntary hierarchical rulership.

What does it mean to be Antistate?

: characterized by or expressing opposition to or hostility toward a state [North Korea] is holding at least two Americans and one Canadian for alleged espionage, subversion and other anti-state activities. —

What is a statist government?

In political science, statism is the doctrine that the political authority of the state is legitimate to some degree. This may include economic and social policy, especially in regard to taxation and the means of production. ... Opposition to statism is termed anti-statism or anarchism.