counterrevolutionaries
22 letters|/ˌkaʊntəˌrɛvəˈluːʃənˌɛriz/
mediumpolitical
Meaning
People who oppose a revolution or seek to reverse its outcomes.
Etymology
counter- (against) + revolution (fundamental change) + -aries (people who practice).
Usage
Commonly used in political science and historical contexts.
Pronunciation
/ˌkaʊntəˌrɛvəˈluːʃənˌɛriz/
Tags
politicalhistorical