counterrevolutionist

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Definition of counterrevolutionistnext
as in counterinsurgent

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  1. patriot
  2. loyalist
Noun
  • True Christians honor Christ’s teachings, as patriots honor America’s founding documents and the egalitarian, expansive spirit with which they were written.
    — Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The word ‘patriotic’ and ‘patriot’ really is offensive to me.
    — Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of patriot
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  • Don’t tell that to the MAGA loyalists gathered in Dalton for his rally.
    — AJC.com, AJC.com, 16 Oct. 2026
  • There’s been little love lost between the Love and Jardine camps in recent years, so many Beach Boys fans were surprised to see longtime Love loyalist Johnston agree to share the stage with Jardine for the first time in over a decade.
    — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 12 Oct. 2026
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“Counterrevolutionist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counterrevolutionist. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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