reactionary

/ɹiˈækʃən(ə)ɹi/adj
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1

Extremely conservative; opposing revolution (such as the French Revolution); favoring a return to a "golden age" of the past.

2

Of, pertaining to, participating in, or inducing a chemical reaction.

3

In reaction to; as a result of.

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