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- [koun-ter-rev-uh-loo-shuh-ner-ee]
- /ˈkaʊn tərˌrɛv əˈlu ʃəˌnɛr i/
- /ˌkɑːwn.tərr.e.və.ˈluː.ʃə.ˌne.ri/
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- [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
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Origin of counterrevolutionary
First appearance:
before 1790 One of the 43% newest English words
First recorded in 1790-1800; counterrevolution + -ary
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Parts of speech for Counterrevolutionary
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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.
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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- die-hard — a person who vigorously maintains or defends a seemingly hopeless position, outdated attitude, lost cause, or the like.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.
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