reactionist
[/riˈækʃənɪst/]
noun, adjectivepl: reactionaries
reacionário
1. A person who opposes political or social progress and seeks to return to a previous state of affairs
The reactionist movement gained strength among those nostalgic for traditional values.
O movimento reacionário ganhou força entre aqueles nostálgicos pelos valores tradicionais.
2. Relating to or characterized by reaction against progress or liberalism
His reactionist stance on education reform alienated progressive voters.
Sua postura reacionária sobre a reforma educacional alienou eleitores progressistas.
3. Someone who reacts to external stimuli or situations
The reactionist nature of her decisions often led to unforeseen consequences.
A natureza reacionária de suas decisões frequentemente levava a consequências imprevistas.
The term 'reactionist' carries significant political weight in both Brazilian and American discourse, often used pejoratively by progressives to describe those who oppose social change. In Brazil, it frequently appears in debates about gender rights, racial justice, and labor reforms. The word is more formal than colloquial and is primarily found in political, academic, and journalistic contexts.
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