reactionary in French
reactionary in French is réactionnaire — reactionary means strongly opposed to political or social change, and favouring a return to how things used to be.
reactionary in French
réactionnaire
(politics) Extremely conservative; opposing revolution (such as the French Revolution); favoring a return to a golden age of the past.
réactionnaire
(politics) One who opposes revolution, wanting to reverse it, favoring a return to a past golden age. Often used as a derogatory by revolutionaires.
What does "reactionary" mean?
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adj Strongly opposed to political or social change, and favouring a return to how things used to be.
"The new leader took a reactionary stance on immigration."
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noun A person who opposes progress or reform and wants to restore an earlier state of affairs.
"Critics dismissed him as an out-of-touch reactionary."
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reactionary in a sentence
- The new leader took a reactionary stance on immigration.
- Critics dismissed him as an out-of-touch reactionary.
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What is "reactionary" in French?
"reactionary" in French is réactionnaire. reactionary means: Strongly opposed to political or social change, and favouring a return to how things used to be.
How do you use "reactionary" in a sentence?
Example: "The new leader took a reactionary stance on immigration." In French, "reactionary" is réactionnaire.
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