26984 words

reactionary

3 definitions • 3 examples
1
a person who is opposed to political or social change or new ideas:

Examples:

Reactionaries are preventing reforms.
2
opposed to political or social change or new ideas:

Examples:

Reactionary forces/elements in the industry are preventing its progress towards greater efficiency.
They have made a career out of this reactionary, sentimental nonsense.
3
a person who opposes political or social change

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