antireform
- adjective
- /ˌæntiˈrɪfɔrm/
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antirreforma
- The antireform stance taken by the lawmakers frustrated those who advocated for necessary changes.
Examples
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Syrian domination of most of Lebanon was such that Muslim deputies were all compelled to support Franjiyyeh, probably the most antireform candidate conceivable in the Christian camp.
Academic text (1991) -
Many citizens felt that the president's antireform policies would hinder progress in the country.
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Activists criticized the government for its antireform agenda, arguing that it ignored the needs of the people.
Synonyms
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7.5
A return to an earlier, less advanced state that stops progress
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8.4
Very traditional in politics and strongly against change
Opposed to social or political change and wanting to return to older ways
A political movement that wants older social and government rules instead of modern liberal ideas
Opposed to big, sudden political change
Opposing extreme political change and preferring slow, moderate reform
Opposing slow change in society and its rules
Not supporting liberal political ideas or policies
Against political ideas that support personal freedom and equal rights
Not willing to accept new ideas and slow to change
Antonyms
How Reformist
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Antireform is made of anti- 'against' and reform 'change for the better', so as an adjective antireform describes people, plans, or policies that are 'against' proposed improvements.