reaksiyonaryo
reaksiyonáryo with stress marks
reactionary
Usage Note
Reaksiyonaryo is adapted from English 'reactionary' and describes a person or position that opposes progressive change and seeks to return to earlier social structures. It commonly appears in left-wing Philippine political writing and activism.
Examples
" Reaksiyonaryo ang kanyang pananaw. "
Natural Translation
His viewpoint is reactionary.
Literal Translation
Reactionary the his viewpoint.
" Tinatawag siyang reaksiyonaryo ng mga aktibista. "
Natural Translation
The activists call him/her a reactionary.
Literal Translation
Called he/she-a reactionary by-the plural activist.
" Pinuna ng mga manunulat ang reaksiyonaryong patakaran na naglalayong ibalik ang mga lumang kaugalian na matagal nang itinakwil ng lipunan. "
Natural Translation
The writers criticized the reactionary policy that aimed to bring back the old customs that society had long rejected.
Literal Translation
Criticized by the plural writer the reactionary policy that aiming to-bring-back the plural old custom that long already rejected by society.
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