To be against or in disagreement with something. In the context of the U.S Constitution, it refers to individuals who were against the ratification of the new Constitution.
Related terms
Anti-Federalists: Individuals who opposed the ratification of the U.S Constitution because they believed it gave too much power to the federal government.
Dissenters: People who express their disagreement or opposition towards a particular idea or policy.
Critics: Individuals who analyze and evaluate something critically, often pointing out its flaws or shortcomings.