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Synonyms of mossback

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Another word for mossback is conservative. Other synonyms of mossback are reactionary, retrograde, traditionalist and mossyback.

Synonyms and similar words for mossback

nounSynonym of mossyback (“a person with old-fashioned views; hence, one who is very conservative or...

  • conservative
  • reactionaryOne who opposes revolution, wanting to reverse it, favoring a return to a past golden age, often used derogatorily by...
  • retrogradeOne who opposes social reform, favouring the maintenance of the status quo; a conservative.
  • traditionalist
  • mossybackSynonym of mossback (“a person who stayed hidden to evade conscription (especially by the Confederate States Army)...

Meaning of mossback

  1. noun Synonym of mossyback (“a person with old-fashioned views; hence, one who is very conservative or reactionary”).
  2. noun A person who stayed hidden to evade conscription (especially by the Confederate States Army) during the American Civil War (1861–1865); a mossyback.
  3. noun A turtle that, because of its age, has a growth of algae on its back.

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Questions about synonyms of mossback

What is another word for mossback?
Mossback has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as conservative, reactionary, retrograde, traditionalist and mossyback.
What does mossback mean?
Mossback means synonym of mossyback (“a person with old-fashioned views; hence, one who is very conservative or reactionary”).

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