counterreformer
/ˈkaʊntər rɪˈfɔːrmər/
noun
- A person who opposes or seeks to reverse reforms, especially in religion or politics.
- The politician was labeled a counterreformer for trying to undo education reforms.
- The counterreformer argued that the new laws would destroy traditional values.
- During the Reformation, many counterreformers worked to maintain the authority of the Church.
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