neo-reactionary
Reacting against the values of the modern worldReacting 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.
Meaning
1 senses(derogatory)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.
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
From neo- + reactionary, in the contemporary meaning popularized in a 2010 blog post.From neo- + reactionary, in the contemporary meaning popularized in a 2010 blog post.
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Forms
more neo-reactionary, most neo-reactionary| Comparative | more neo-reactionary Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most neo-reactionary Lesson |
regular
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form
See also
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