reactionary

UK
/rɪˈækʃənəri/
US
/riˈækʃənɛri/

Translations

reactionarynoun
reactionaries
pl
UK
/riˈækʃənəri/
US
/riˈækʃəˌneri/
The reactionary opposed all forms of social progress.
Реакционер выступал против всех форм социального прогресса.
reactionaryadjective
more reactionary
Comp.
most reactionary
Super.
UK
/rɪˈækʃənəri/
US
/riˈækʃənɛri/
The politician was known for his reactionary views.
Политик был известен своими реакционными взглядами.

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.