counterrevolutionarily

Definition

In a manner opposed to or acting against revolutionary goals, movements, or principles; adverbially describing actions or positions that resist or seek to undo revolutionary change.

Example Usage

The old guard argued counterrevolutionarily that industrialization should be halted to preserve tradition.

Origin

counter- (Latin: against) + revolutionary + -ly (adverbial suffix)

Source: Definition backfill (hailey)

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