BusinessAugust 22, 2026

counterrevolutionary

kown-ter-rev-uh-LOO-shun-air-ee

Definition

Opposing or acting against a revolutionary movement or the established goals of a social transformation.

Etymology

Derived from the prefix 'counter-' (meaning 'against') combined with 'revolutionary', originating in the late 18th century to describe those who sought to reverse or oppose the changes brought about by the French Revolution.

In the news

The article labels the Communist Party as a counterrevolutionary force for subordinating the working class to the interests of the state, arguing this alignment maintains the status quo rather than challenging the capitalist system.

How Chile’s “progressive” government and union bureaucracy covered up the El Teniente disaster

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World Socialist Web Site

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