reactionary

noun
UK: /riːˈækʃənəri/
US: /riːˈækʃəneri/

  1. A person who opposes new ideas and wants to return to how things were in the past.

    1. He was labeled a reactionary for his traditional views.
    2. The old professor became a reactionary in his later years, resisting change.

Synonyms

conservative
reactionary adjective

  1. Strongly opposing change, especially political or social change; wanting a return to how things were in the past.

    1. His views on education were reactionary.
    2. The reactionary policies of the government led to widespread protests.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "reactionary" is /riːˈækʃənəri/ in British English and /riːˈækʃəneri/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "reactionary": conservative.

Example usage of "reactionary": "He was labeled a reactionary for his traditional views.". More examples on the page.