Antiradicals

/ˌæntiˈrædɪkəlz/ noun

Definition

People who oppose radical or revolutionary movements and advocate for conservative, gradual change.

Etymology

Plural of antiradical (noun use), from anti- + radical. The noun form refers to individuals or groups who actively oppose radicalism.

Kelly Says

History shows that 'antiradicals' and radicals have battled for centuries—every major social change has faced fierce opposition from those wanting to preserve the existing system.

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