reactionary

/ɹiˈækʃən(ə)ɹi/ · noun

Meaning

One who is opposed to change.
One who is very conservative.
Politically favoring a return to a supposed golden age of the past.
Of, pertaining to, participating in or inducing a chemical reaction.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

ultraconservative(English)far-right(English)reactionist(English)right(English)extreme right-winger(English)conservative(English)backward-looking(English)reactive(English)dentin(English)monarchist(English)imperialist(English)bourgeoisie(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

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