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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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Among his contemporaries was Ed Meese, a recurring figure in the conservative movement and a close ally of a certain B-movie actor turned archconservative governor of California: Ronald Reagan.

From Slate • Oct. 21, 2025

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

House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy was seen talking on the floor with Rep. Mark Meadows, chairman of the archconservative House Freedom Caucus, for some time before the final vote.

From Washington Times • Dec. 4, 2017

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