What is another word for samizdat?
Pronunciation: [sˈamɪzdˌat] (IPA) 
Samizdat refers to self-published, underground writing or art that is usually produced and distributed without official permission. Synonyms for the word samizdat include self-publishing, underground press, dissident literature, subversive writings, and clandestine literature. Other related terms include unapproved literature, forbidden literature, and unauthorized publication. These words are often used to refer to works that challenge or criticize the government or other institutions and are therefore censored or banned. The circulation of samizdat often involves a network of supporters who share the works among themselves and sometimes smuggle them across borders. The term is most commonly associated with Soviet-era dissident activity but has been applied to other contexts as well.
