antirevolutionary

Definition

  1. Adjective:

    • Opposing revolution: "Antirevolutionary" describes a person, idea, or action that is against or seeks to prevent a revolution, especially a political or social upheaval.

  2. Noun:

    • A person who opposes revolution: An "antirevolutionary" is an individual who actively resists or works against revolutionary change.
Usage Examples

  • Adjective:

    • The government introduced antirevolutionary laws to suppress dissent. (Laws designed to prevent a revolution.)
    • His antirevolutionary stance made him unpopular among the reformers. (His position opposing revolutionary change.)

  • Noun:

    • During the uprising, the antirevolutionaries were arrested by the new regime. (People who opposed the revolution.)
    • She was known as a staunch antirevolutionary who defended the monarchy. (A person actively against revolution.)
Advanced Usage

  • "Antirevolutionary propaganda": materials or messages intended to discourage revolutionary ideas.

    • The state broadcast antirevolutionary propaganda to maintain order. (Messages opposing revolutionary change.)

  • "Antirevolutionary sentiment": widespread feelings of opposition to revolution.

    • Antirevolutionary sentiment grew as the economy stabilized. (Public feeling against revolution.)
Variants and Related Words

  • Antirevolution (n): opposition to revolution as a concept.

    • The party's platform was based on antirevolution and tradition. (Opposition to revolutionary ideas.)

  • Antirevolutionist (n): a person who holds antirevolutionary views.

    • The antirevolutionist argued for gradual reform instead. (A person opposed to revolution.)
Synonyms
  • Counterrevolutionary: actively working to overthrow a revolutionary government or reverse revolutionary changes.
  • Reactionary: opposing political or social progress, often favouring a return to a previous state.
  • Conservative: resistant to change, especially in political systems.
Related Idioms

  • "To swim against the revolutionary tide": to resist widespread revolutionary change.

    • He was an antirevolutionary who tried to swim against the revolutionary tide. (He opposed the popular revolutionary movement.)

  • "A bulwark against revolution": a person or institution that strongly defends against revolutionary change.

    • The church served as an antirevolutionary bulwark in the countryside. (A strong defender against revolution.)