What Does Subversionary Mean?

(səbˈvɜːsɪv ) or subversionary (səbˈvɜːʃənərɪ) adjective. liable to subvert or overthrow a government, legally constituted institution, etc.

What does subversive mean in simple terms?

1 : the act of subverting : the state of being subverted especially : a systematic attempt to overthrow or undermine a government or political system by persons working secretly from within. 2 obsolete : a cause of overthrow or destruction.

What is Subversion example?

A systematic attempt to overthrow a government by working from within; undermining. Subversion is being overtaken or overthrown. An example of a subversion is the coup d'état that took place in Thailand in 2006 when the Royal Thai Army ousted the prime minister.