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Definition of reactionary noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

reactionary

noun

/riˈækʃənri/

/riˈækʃəneri/

(plural reactionaries)

(disapproving)

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a person who is opposed to political or social changeTopics Politicsc2

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