RETROGRESSIVE


Meaning of RETROGRESSIVE in English

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

...the ~ policies of the National parties.

= regressive

ADJ disapproval

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