seditious

American  

[si-dish-uhs] / sɪˈdɪʃ əs /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or of the nature of sedition.

2. given to or guilty of sedition.

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seditious British  

/ sɪˈdɪʃəs /

adjective

1. of, like, or causing sedition

2. inclined to or taking part in sedition

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Other Word Forms

• nonseditious adjective
• nonseditiously adverb
• nonseditiousness noun
• seditiously adverb
• seditiousness noun
• unseditious adjective
• unseditiously adverb
• unseditiousness noun

Etymology

Origin of seditious

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English sedicious, from Old French seditieux, from Latin sēditiōsus, equivalent to sēditi(ō) sedition + -ōsus -ous

Example Sentences

"If these ideas are deemed seditious or 'crossing the line', then I feel I can't predict the consequences of anything anymore, and I can only do what I truly believe."

From Barron's

Tarrio, a Miami resident who served as national chairman of the group, and the other Proud Boys could face up to 20 years in prison if convicted of seditious conspiracy.

From Seattle Times

The recent history of the violent and seditious Insurrection areas well.

From Salon

In granting its approval, police also requested that organizers ensure there would not be any acts that might endanger national security, including displaying anything seditious.

From Seattle Times

Police granted the organisers a "no objection" letter for the protest on the condition they ensure it would not violate national security laws, including seditious displays or speech.

From Reuters