Reacting against the (especially liberal) values of the modern world; now typically seen as characterised by opposition to egalitarianism, support for strong centralised government, and espousal of conservative economic policies.
Noun
Someone who holds such views.
Origin
From neo- + reactionary, in the contemporary meaning popularized in a 2010 blog post.
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