This is the 11979th most frequent Portuguese word.
reacionários
"Reacionários" refers to individuals who oppose progress or social change, often favoring traditional values or returning to a previous state of society.
The word 'reacionários' is used here to refer to individuals opposing changes in policies or societal reforms, conveying a sense of resistance to modernization or progress.
Os reacionários se opuseram às reformas propostas pelo governo.
The reactionaries opposed the reforms proposed by the government.
In this sentence, 'reacionário' describes a group adhering to conservative principles, actively resisting progressive policies through collective actions.
O grupo reacionário organizou uma manifestação contra as políticas progressistas.
The reactionary group organized a demonstration against progressive policies.
Here, 'reacionário' is used to characterize a style of thinking or ideology that opposes movements advocating for civil rights or societal equality.