Reactionary
/riˈækʃəˌnɛri/
Definitions
- (adj.) Opposing political or social progress or reform; favoring a return to a previous state.
The reactionary policies resisted modern social changes.
- (n.) A person who advocates for reactionary views or policies.
He was labeled a reactionary for opposing new labor laws.
Forms
- reactionaries
Related terms
Commentary
Often used pejoratively, 'reactionary' denotes resistance to progressive change, highlighting a preference for prior societal conditions.
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