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reactionary meaning in Pashto

ارتجاعي

/ɹiˈækʃən(ə)ɹi/US/ɹiˈæk.ʃəˌnɛɚ.i/

reactionary in Pashto: ارتجاعي. In English, reactionary means extremely conservative; opposing revolution (such as the French Revolution); favoring a return to a "golden age" of the past.

Pashto words for reactionary

opposing revolution
ارتجاعي

English meaning of reactionary

  1. adjective Extremely conservative; opposing revolution (such as the French Revolution); favoring a return to a "golden age" of the past.
  2. adjective Of, pertaining to, participating in, or inducing a chemical reaction.
  3. adjective In reaction to; as a result of.
  4. noun One who opposes revolution, wanting to reverse it, favoring a return to a past golden age, often used derogatorily by revolutionaires.

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Questions about reactionary in Pashto

What is the meaning of reactionary in Pashto?
Reactionary in Pashto is ارتجاعي.
reactionary په پښتو کې څه معنی لري؟
Reactionary: ارتجاعي.
What does reactionary mean in English?
Reactionary means extremely conservative; opposing revolution (such as the French Revolution); favoring a return to a "golden age" of the past.

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