Antirevolutionist

/ˌæntɪrɛvəˈluːʃənɪst/ noun

Definition

A person ideologically opposed to revolution and revolutionary principles.

Etymology

From antirevolution + -ist (adherent). Similar to antirevolutionary, emphasizing ideological commitment rather than mere opposition.

Kelly Says

Antirevolutionists developed actual philosophies justifying why evolution and gradual reform are better than revolution—it's basically the intellectual foundation for modern conservatism!

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