reactionist

Example Sentences

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French influence is said to have favored the reactionist plot.

From Time Magazine Archive

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

From The Roman Question by About, Edmond

At four o'clock some of the reactionist companies appeared, resolute, in good order, their muskets on their shoulders, and took possession of the quarters of the Bourse.

From History of the Commune of 1871 by Lissagary, P.

With the exception of the interlude during the reign of the reactionist Julian, Christianity was the established religion of the Empire.

From Women of Early Christianity by Brittain, Alfred

Evidence has come to light that all this time he was speaking in an entirely different key whenever his visitor was a reactionist or a clerical.

From Cavour by Martinengo-Cesaresco, Countess Evelyn