plural of reactionary

(politics) Favoring a return to an alleged golden age of the past; anti-progressive. / (chemistry) Of, pertaining to, participating in or inducing a chemical reaction. / In reaction to, as a result of.

(politics) One who is opposed to change and wants to reverse it, wishing for a return to an alleged golden age of the past.

Quality of being reactionary.

plural of neo-reactionary

(politics, chiefly derogatory) 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.

(politics, chiefly derogatory) Someone who holds such views.