Reactionary (Noun)
Meaning
An extreme conservative; an opponent of progress or liberalism.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- Many saw him as a reactionary who sought to dismantle decades of civil rights progress in his campaign.
- Her opponents labeled her as a reactionary for suggesting the reintroduction of strict social norms that were long outdated.
- The reactionary politician rejected every proposal that threatened to reduce his power or challenge the status quo.
- The historian noted the rise of reactionary forces within the kingdom that sought to reverse the recently won democratic reforms.
- Despite the reactionary backlash, activists continued to push for policies that protected minority rights and freedoms.