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Definitions

archconservative

[ahrch-kuhn-sur-vuh-tiv] / ˌɑrtʃ kənˈsɜr və tɪv /
ADJECTIVE
reactionary
Synonyms
STRONGEST
counterrevolutionary regressive rightist ultraconservative
WEAK
die-hard hard hat old-line orthodox retrogressive rigid standpat traditional traditionalistic
Antonyms
STRONG
left liberal progressive radical revolutionary
NOUN
reactionary
Synonyms
STRONGEST
right-winger rightist traditionalist
STRONG
counterrevolutionary royalist ultraconservative
WEAK
bitter-ender die-hard fogy hard hat old fogy reactionist standpatter
Antonyms
WEAK
liberal progressive radical

Example Sentences

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Rachmaninoff has gone from being widely viewed as a musical archconservative to a protomodernist.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2023

Rep. Nick Galifianakis, who represented central North Carolina for several years before two unsuccessful Senate bids – the first against archconservative Jesse Helms.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 30, 2023

Funderburk had the support of archconservative Sen. Jesse Helms of North Carolina.

From Washington Post • Feb. 18, 2023

Let me ask you about Reagan’s political turn from New Deal liberal to archconservative.

From Slate • Oct. 19, 2018

Right now the talks center on a proposal negotiated by Rep. Tom MacArthur, New Jersey Republican who chairs the centrist Tuesday Group, and members of the archconservative House Freedom Caucus.

From Washington Times • Apr. 26, 2017

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