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English
Etymology
From anti- + classical.
Adjective
anticlassical (comparative more anticlassical, superlative most anticlassical)
- (art) Opposing or rejecting what is classical.
2009 May 3, Christopher Gray, “Fidel Castro Slept Here”, in New York Times:Nothing in the decorative scheme derives from classical architecture — indeed it could be said to be anticlassical, so thoroughly does it bypass traditional design.
Translations
opposing or rejecting what is classical