A person who opposes a revolution; relating to or supporting opposition to revolutionary movements or those who resist revolutionary change.
From 'contra' (against) plus 'revolutionary' (from Latin 'revolutio,' a turning around or upheaval). A term heavily used by communist states to describe enemies of their revolutions.
The label 'contrarevolutionary' was weaponized by Soviet and Chinese regimes to eliminate anyone questioning the revolution—history shows this word preceded executions, making it one of language's deadliest labels.
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