Sekirov Dictionary

neo-reactionary

/ˌniːəʊɹɪˈakʃn̩(ə)ɹi/

adjective 1
noun 1
forms 3

adjective1

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Reacting against the (especially liberal) values of the modern world; now typically seen as characterised by opposition to egalitarianism, support for strong centralised government, and espousal of conservative economic policies.
- Following the outbreak of a revolution in Bolivia in December, 1943, the CTAL labeled the new Bolivian regime a "neo-reactionary victory" and pointed out that "their aim is undemocratic […]". — 1945

noun1

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Someone who holds such views.
- With the accession to power of the neo-reactionaries, Nixon and then Reagan, the timber companies and the "immediate gratification" right took complete charge. — 1991

forms

neo-reactionaries · more neo-reactionary · most neo-reactionary

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