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    reactionary
    /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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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishREACTIONARY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Reactionary is a noun or adjective that means a person or thing that opposes political or social change or new ideas. Learn more about the meaning, usage and synonyms of reactionary with Cambridge Dictionary.

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    Learn the meaning of reactionary as an adjective and a noun, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Reactionary is often used to describe someone who favors old-fashioned political or social ideas.

  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryREACTIONARY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Reactionary is a noun or adjective that means a person or thing opposed to political or social change or new ideas. Learn more about the meaning, usage and synonyms of reactionary with Cambridge Dictionary.

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    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.

  6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › reactionaryReactionary - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    A reactionary is someone who opposes reform or change, especially in the realm of politics.

  7. www.thefreedictionary.com › reactionaryReactionary - definition of reactionary by The Free Dictionary

    Reactionary means extremely conservative or opposed to progress or liberalism. Find out the usage note, translations, and related words for reactionary in this comprehensive online dictionary.

  8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishREACTIONARY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    A reactionary is someone who opposes or resists political or social change. Learn the synonyms, pronunciation, and usage of the word reactionary with examples from various sources.