Reactionary

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Scrabble:16 ptsWWF:17 pts11 letters

Definition of Reactionary

Adjective

Extremely conservative; opposing revolution (such as the French Revolution); favoring a return to a "golden age" of the past.
Of, pertaining to, participating in, or inducing a chemical reaction.
In reaction to; as a result of.

Noun

One who opposes revolution, wanting to reverse it, favoring a return to a past golden age. Often used as a derogatory by revolutionaires.

Anagrams of Reactionary

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