antireform
- noun
- /ˌæntiˈrɪfɔrm/
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antirreforma
- The government faced strong antireform protests from groups opposed to the new policies.
Examples
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Debates in parliament revealed deep antireform divisions among the members.
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The antireform movement gained traction last year.
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Widespread antireform attitudes slowed the progress of educational changes.
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Many citizens expressed their antireform views during the debate.
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The expert described the legislation as a response to antireform sentiments that have been growing in recent years.
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During the debate, several senators expressed their antireform views, arguing against the proposed changes to the healthcare system.
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The campaign focused on rallying support against the antireform movement that sought to keep the educational policies unchanged.
Synonyms
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Strong opposition to social or political change that defends older ideas
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A person who wants society to go back to how it was and opposes change
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Refusing to accept proposals or changes, often for political reasons
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A person who acts against a government or its rules, like a protester
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A belief that opposes social or political change and wants older systems back
Opposed to social or political change and wanting to return to older ways
An action that opposes and undoes earlier changes
How Reformist
Surface Forms
Morphology
antireform = antireform (transparent) = anti + reform
This abstract noun is a zero-derived use of the adjective 'antireform', so the meaning follows directly from the adjective.
Etymology
Antireform is made of anti- 'against' and reform 'change for the better', so antireform can also mean the general 'opposition' to political or social changes.