reactionary
Short definition from Wiktionary
Adjective
- Extremely conservative; opposing revolution (such as the French Revolution); favoring a return to a golden age of the past.
- Of, pertaining to, participating in, or inducing a chemical reaction.
- In reaction to; as a result of.
Noun
- One who opposes revolution, wanting to reverse it, favoring a return to a past golden age. Often used as a derogatory by revolutionaires.
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