RADICAL


Meaning of RADICAL in English

n.

Function: noun

one who favors rapid and sweeping changes FF1C; the radicals advocated overthrow of the government FF1E;

Synonyms: extremist, revolutionary, revolutionist, ultraist; compare REACTIONARY

Related Words: liberal, progressive, reformer; agitator, insurgent, insurrectionist, rebel; anarchist, nihilist, red, subversive; out-and-outer; secessionist, separatist

Contrasted Words: bitter-ender, diehard, fogy, intransigent, mossback, reactionary, rightist, standpatter

Antonyms: conservative

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