Reactionary in Malayalam
പ്രതിലോമകാരി (prathilomakari) is a reactionary, one who works against progress, a loaded word in Kerala's political vocabulary. It is built from a prefix meaning against the grain plus the agent ending. Five beats, so it lands heavily, which suits its use in speeches.
A reactionary, one opposing progressive ideas.
മാറ്റത്തെ എതിര്ക്കുന്നവനെ പ്രതിലോമകാരി എന്ന് വിളിക്കും.
maattathe ethirkkunnavane prathilomakari ennu vilikkum.
One who opposes change is called a reactionary.
Dictionary entry
- പ്രതിലോമകാരി (prathilomakari) — A reactionary, one opposing progressive ideas.
This is a political insult rather than a neutral description, and it shows up mostly in party writing and debate.
Common questions
How do you say reactionary in Malayalam?
പ്രതിലോമകാരി (prathilomakari), one who opposes progressive change.
Is it used outside politics?
Hardly. It belongs to political argument, where it is thrown at opponents accused of holding society back.