RETROGRESSIVE


Meaning of RETROGRESSIVE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ retrəgresɪv ]

If you describe an action or idea as retrogressive , you disapprove of it because it returns to old ideas or beliefs and does not take advantage of recent progress. ( FORMAL )

...the retrogressive policies of the National parties.

= regressive

ADJ [ disapproval ]

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