corporate antagonist
/kɔr.pɔr.ɪt æn.tɑɡ.ɑnɪst/ · cor.por.ate.an.ta.gon.ist
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- A person or entity that actively opposes or challenges the interests of a corporation, often through legal or social means. The environmental activist group was seen as a corporate antagonist by the oil company, which accused them of sabotaging their operations.
- A character in a work of fiction who represents the opposing interests of a corporation, often serving as a foil to the protagonist. In the novel, the corporate antagonist was a ruthless CEO who would stop at nothing to maximize profits, even if it meant harming the environment.
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Did you know? The concept of the corporate antagonist has been explored in various works of fiction, including films like 'Wall Street' and 'The Corporation,' which critique the excesses of corporate power and the individuals who challenge it.