counterrevolutionary

[ koun-ter-rev-uh-loo-shuh-ner-ee ]

adjective

1. characteristic of or resulting from a counterrevolution.
2. opposing a revolution or revolutionary government.

noun

, plural coun·ter·rev·o·lu·tion·ar·ies.

1. Also coun·ter·rev·o·lu·tion·ist [] a person who advocates or engages in a counterrevolution.

Word History and Origins

Origin of counterrevolutionary¹

First recorded in 1790–1800; counterrevolution + -ary

Example Sentences

The counterrevolutionary movement began in mere riot and outrage.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• archconservative
• regressive
• rightist
• ultraconservative