reactionism
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- noun
- /riˈækʃənˌɪzəm/
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reaccionismo
- Liberal historians have tended to see the progressive movement as a failure, or even a triumph of reactionism.
You, in fact, you, you might even call it reactionism at the time.
- You, in fact, you, you might even call it reactionism at the time.
- Anarchism, reactionism, socialism, futurism, you name it.
Examples
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But the recent re-emergence of Kurdish nationalism and Islamic reactionism, and the methods employed by the state to confront them, raise questions about the nature of this "strong" state.
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Efforts on the part of Native Americans to challenge the varied forms of oppression have elicited remarkably consistent patterns of white reactionism.
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You, in fact, you, you might even call it reactionism at the time.
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How does reactionism differ then?
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Or perhaps it is mere reactionism.
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Anarchism, reactionism, socialism, futurism, you name it.
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In this article, the rise of Kurdish nationalism and, to a lesser extent, Islamic reactionism, are used to demonstrate the weak underpinnings of the Turkish state.
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Many political analysts argue that reactionism seeks to reverse social changes made in recent decades.
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The rise of reactionism in various countries indicates a growing dissatisfaction with modern liberal policies.
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Historical movements categorized as reactionism often aim to restore traditional values and systems of governance.
Synonyms
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5.8
Strong opposition to social or political change that defends older ideas
Opposition to changes in politics or society
Antonyms
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5.8
A political belief that values individual freedom, equal rights, limited government, free markets, and social progress
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Etymology
Reactionism comes from the same idea as reaction and react — built from re- 'again' and act 'do', so it suggests 'acting back' against change. So reactionism means a political belief that fights progress and tries to bring things back to an earlier time.