reactionary segments
[/riˈækʃəneri ˈseɡmənts/]
noun phrasepl: N/A (plural form of compound noun)
segmentos reacionários
1. Groups or sections of society that oppose social progress and seek to return to or preserve traditional values, institutions, or political systems
The reactionary segments of the population resisted the new democratic reforms.
Os segmentos reacionários da população resistiram às novas reformas democráticas.
2. Parts of political movements, ideological groups, or demographics that advocate for conservative or ultra-traditional policies
Reactionary segments within the party blocked the progressive agenda.
Os segmentos reacionários dentro do partido bloquearam a agenda progressista.
3. Portions of the electorate or civil society that actively oppose modernization or social change
Reactionary segments in rural areas voted against the educational reforms.
Os segmentos reacionários nas áreas rurais votaram contra as reformas educacionais.
The term 'reactionary segments' is commonly used in Brazilian and Portuguese political discourse, particularly in discussions about social movements, elections, and policy debates. In Brazil, it frequently appears in media commentary analyzing opposition to progressive reforms in education, healthcare, and civil rights. The term carries a negative connotation in progressive contexts and is often used by those advocating for social change to describe their political opponents.
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