reactionary
noun
an extreme conservative; an opponent of progress or liberalism
adjective
opposed to political or social liberalism or reform
Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University
Reactionary meaning
What does “reactionary” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.
“reactionary” is a noun and adjective with 2 meanings. Its most common meaning is: an extreme conservative; an opponent of progress or liberalism.