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- Dictionaryreactionary/rɪˈakʃən(ə)ri/
adjective
- 1. opposing political or social progress or reform: "reactionary attitudes toward women's rights"
noun
- 1. a reactionary person: "he was later to become an extreme reactionary"
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REACTIONARY definition: 1. a person who is opposed to political or social change or new ideas: 2. opposed to political or…. Learn more.
In political science, a reactionary or a reactionist is a person who holds political views that favor a return to the status quo ante —the previous political state of society—which the person believes possessed positive characteristics that are absent from contemporary society.
The meaning of REACTIONARY is relating to, marked by, or favoring reaction; especially : ultraconservative in politics.
Reactionary definition: of, pertaining to, marked by, or favoring reaction, especially extreme conservatism or rightism in politics; opposing political or social change.. See examples of REACTIONARY used in a sentence.
REACTIONARY meaning: 1. a person who is opposed to political or social change or new ideas: 2. opposed to political or…. Learn more.
A reactionary is someone who opposes reform or change, especially in the realm of politics. A reactionary is someone reacting (in horror) to what others consider to be progress.
2 meanings: 1. of, relating to, or characterized by reaction, esp against radical political or social change 2. Also:.... Click for more definitions.
Definition of reactionary adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
REACTIONARY definition: 1. being against political or social progress 2. someone who is against political or social progress. Learn more.
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