reactionarism

re·ac·tion·ar·y

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Definitions of reactionarism word

adjective reactionarism of, pertaining to, marked by, or favoring reaction, especially extreme conservatism or rightism in politics; opposing political or social change. 1
noun plural reactionarism a reactionary person. 1

before 1830

One of the 36% newest English words

1830-40; reaction + -ary; compare French réactionnaire

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adjective

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exclamation

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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