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REACTIONARY
reactionary, reactionist, far-right
(adjective) opposed to political or social liberalism or reform
reactionary, ultraconservative, extreme right-winger
(noun) an extreme conservative; an opponent of progress or liberalism
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
reactionary (comparative more reactionary, superlative most reactionary)
Politically favoring a return to a supposed golden age of the past.
(chemistry) Of, pertaining to, participating in or inducing a chemical reaction.
Antonyms
• nonreactionary
Noun
reactionary (plural reactionaries)
One who is opposed to change.
One who is very conservative.
Anagrams
• creationary
Source: Wiktionary
Re*ac"tion*a*ry, a.
Definition: Being, causing, or favoring reaction; as, reactionary movements.
Re*ac"tion*a*ry, n.; pl. Reactionaries (.
Definition: One who favors reaction, or seeks to undo political progress or revolution.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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