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
Read the full article ↗World Socialist Web Site