0%

counterrevolutionary

coun·ter·rev·o·lu·tion·ar·y
C c

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [koun-ter-rev-uh-loo-shuh-ner-ee]
    • /ˈkaʊn tərˌrɛv əˈlu ʃəˌnɛr i/
    • /ˌkɑːwn.tərr.e.və.ˈluː.ʃə.ˌne.ri/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [koun-ter-rev-uh-loo-shuh-ner-ee]
    • /ˈkaʊn tərˌrɛv əˈlu ʃəˌnɛr i/

Definitions of counterrevolutionary word

  • adjective counterrevolutionary Counterrevolutionary activities are activities intended to reverse the effects of a previous revolution. 3
  • countable noun counterrevolutionary A counterrevolutionary is a person who is trying to reverse the effects of a previous revolution. 3
  • adjective counterrevolutionary characteristic of or resulting from a counterrevolution. 1
  • adjective counterrevolutionary opposing a revolution or revolutionary government. 1
  • noun plural counterrevolutionary Also, counterrevolutionist [koun-ter-rev-uh-loo-shuh-nist] /ˈkaʊn tərˌrɛv əˈlu ʃə nɪst/ (Show IPA). a person who advocates or engages in a counterrevolution. 1
  • noun counterrevolutionary In opposition to a revolution. 1

Information block about the term

Origin of counterrevolutionary

First appearance:

before 1790
One of the 43% newest English words
First recorded in 1790-1800; counterrevolution + -ary

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Counterrevolutionary

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

counterrevolutionary popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

counterrevolutionary usage trend in Literature

This diagram is provided by Google Ngram Viewer

Synonyms for counterrevolutionary

adj counterrevolutionary

  • rightist — of or relating to conservative or reactionary political views; noting or characteristic of the political Right.
  • rigid — stiff or unyielding; not pliant or flexible; hard: a rigid strip of metal.
  • right — in accordance with what is good, proper, or just: right conduct.
  • die-hard — a person who vigorously maintains or defends a seemingly hopeless position, outdated attitude, lost cause, or the like.
  • orthodox — of, relating to, or conforming to the approved form of any doctrine, philosophy, ideology, etc.

noun counterrevolutionary

  • right wing — members of a conservative or reactionary political party, or those opposing extensive political reform.
  • traditionalist — adherence to tradition as authority, especially in matters of religion.
  • ultraconservative — extremely conservative, especially in politics.
  • diehard — a person who vigorously maintains or defends a seemingly hopeless position, outdated attitude, lost cause, or the like.
  • intransigent — refusing to agree or compromise; uncompromising; inflexible.

adjective counterrevolutionary

  • anti-revolutionary — of, pertaining to, characterized by, or of the nature of a revolution, or a sudden, complete, or marked change: a revolutionary junta.
  • moderate — kept or keeping within reasonable or proper limits; not extreme, excessive, or intense: a moderate price.
  • democratic — A democratic country, government, or political system is governed by representatives who are elected by the people.
  • pacifist — a person who believes in pacifism or is opposed to war or to violence of any kind.
  • conservative — A Conservative politician or voter is a member of or votes for the Conservative Party in Britain.

Antonyms for counterrevolutionary

adj counterrevolutionary

  • progressive — favoring or advocating progress, change, improvement, or reform, as opposed to wishing to maintain things as they are, especially in political matters: a progressive mayor.
  • liberal — favorable to progress or reform, as in political or religious affairs.
  • radical — of or going to the root or origin; fundamental: a radical difference.

adjective counterrevolutionary

  • revolutionary — of, pertaining to, characterized by, or of the nature of a revolution, or a sudden, complete, or marked change: a revolutionary junta.

See also

Matching words

Was this page helpful?
Yes No
Thank you for your feedback! Tell your friends about this page
Tell us why?