reactionist

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French influence is said to have favored the reactionist plot.

From Time Magazine Archive

Perhaps the only Englishman with whom in this respect he may be compared, is Sir Thomas More,—that virtuous and eloquent reactionist of the sixteenth century.

From Burke by Morley, John

In the main, therefore, these speeches, with all their fresh brilliancy of colouring and treatment, hold up the good old banner of social progress, which we erect against reactionist and revolutionist alike.

From Liberalism and the Social Problem by Churchill, Winston

There is something striking in the stern reactionist thus introducing to Rome the man who was more instrumental than any other in overthrowing his hopes and fixing the new culture beyond possibility of recall.

From The History of Roman Literature From the earliest period to the death of Marcus Aurelius by Cruttwell, Charles Thomas

He is known for a Nero,—that is, a fanatical reactionist.

From The Roman Question by About, Edmond