reactionary
- adjective (adj)
Meaning: conservative
Synonyms:
counterrevolutionary
die-hard
obscurantist
old-line
orthodox
regressive
retrogressive
right
rightist
rigid
standpat
tory
traditional
traditionalistic
- noun (n)
Meaning: person who is politically conservative
Synonyms:
bitter-ender
counterrevolutionary
diehard
hard hat
intransigent
obscurantist
reactionist
rightist
right-winger
royalist
standpatter
tory
traditionalist
ultraconservative
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