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Having policies or practices that are perceived as not progressive or enlightened; behaving in a manner that reflects out-of-date or disapproved opinions.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: derogatory, idiomatic, usually
Topics: government, politics
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: on the right side of history
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