reactionary

adjective
/riˈækʃəˌneri/

Meaning

Opposing political or social progress or reform; extremely conservative.

Example Sentences

The group took a reactionary stance against the new policies.

Synonyms

conservative, traditionalist, right-wing, anti-progressive

Antonyms

progressive, liberal, reformist

Collocations

reactionary politics, reactionary movement, reactionary attitude

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