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reactionary

re·ac·tion·ar·y [ ree áksh'n èrree ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
opposed to progress: opposed to progressive social or political change



noun  (plural re·ac·tion·ar·ies)
Definition:
 
opponent of progress: somebody who is reactionary

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