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adj
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.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: derogatory
Topics: government, politics
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noun
Someone who holds such views.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: derogatory
Topics: government, politics
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History
From neo- + reactionary, in the contemporary meaning popularized in a 2010 blog post.
Across languages
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