anti-revolutionary

[US]/[ˈæntiːˌrevəˈluːʃənəri]/
[UK]/[ˈæntiˌrevəˈluːʃənˌɛəri]/
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Translation

n.A person who opposes a revolution or revolutionary change.; (Historical) A label used by the Communist Party of China to describe political opponents and those deemed to be enemies of the state, particularly during the Cultural Revolution.
adj.Opposing revolution or revolutionary change.

Phrases & Collocations

anti-revolutionary forces

being anti-revolutionary

anti-revolutionary activities

labeling anti-revolutionary

was anti-revolutionary

anti-revolutionary stance

anti-revolutionary measures

condemning anti-revolutionary

anti-revolutionary ideology

Example Sentences

the government labeled the group as anti-revolutionary and banned their activities.

he was purged from the party for being deemed anti-revolutionary.

the regime actively suppressed any anti-revolutionary sentiment.

accusations of being anti-revolutionary were often used to silence dissent.

the leader warned against the dangers of anti-revolutionary forces.

the historical narrative portrayed the opposition as anti-revolutionary.

the court found him guilty of anti-revolutionary propaganda.

the party sought to eliminate all traces of anti-revolutionary thought.

the new policies were designed to counter anti-revolutionary influences.

he risked his life exposing the anti-revolutionary plot.

the authorities launched a campaign against suspected anti-revolutionary elements.

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