reactionaryism

noun

re·​ac·​tion·​ary·​ism rē-ˈak-shə-ˌner-ē-ˌi-zəm 

plural -s

: the quality or state of being reactionary : reactionism

Word History

Etymology

reactionary entry 1 + -ism

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Rhymes for reactionaryism

• abolitionism
• aldosteronism
• americanism
• anticommunism
• antisemitism
• antiterrorism
• bioterrorism
• colloquialism
• colonialism
• consequentialism
• contextualism
• conventionalism