Neo-reactionary
adj, noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 Someone who holds such views. derogatory
"With the accession to power of the neo-reactionaries, Nixon and then Reagan, the timber companies and the "immediate gratification" right took complete charge."
- 1 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. derogatory
"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 […]"."
Example
More examples"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 […]"."
Etymology
From neo- + reactionary, in the contemporary meaning popularized in a 2010 blog post.
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