neo-reactionary

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Reacting against the (especially liberal) values of the modern world; now typically seen as characterised by opposition to egalitarianism, support for strong centralised government, and espousal of conservative economic policies.
noun
  1. Someone who holds such views.

Pronunciation

/ˌniːəʊɹɪˈakʃn̩(ə)ɹi/ neo-reactionary US.ogg

Word forms

neo-reactionary more neo-reactionary most neo-reactionary neoreactionary NRx neo-reactionaries

Etymology

From neo- + reactionary, in the contemporary meaning popularized in a 2010 blog post.

Related words

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