reactionary

UK
/rɪˈækʃənəri/
US
/riˈækʃənɛri/

Translations

reactionarynoun
reactionaries
pl
UK
/riˈækʃənəri/
US
/riˈækʃəˌneri/
The reactionary was vocal in his opposition to the new social reforms, longing for the policies of the past.
Le réactionnaire s'est montré très virulent dans son opposition aux nouvelles réformes sociales, regrettant les politiques du passé.
reactionaryadjective
more reactionary
Comp.
most reactionary
Super.
UK
/rɪˈækʃənəri/
US
/riˈækʃənɛri/
The reactionary policies of the government were criticized for hindering social development.
Les politiques réactionnaires du gouvernement ont été critiquées pour avoir freiné le développement social.

Definitions

reactionarynoun
A person who holds political views that favor a return to a previous state of society, often characterized by opposition to progress or liberalism.
The reactionary was vocal in his opposition to the new social reforms, longing for the policies of the past.
reactionaryadjective
Opposing political or social progress or reform.
The reactionary policies of the government were criticized for hindering social development.