antiradical

American

[an-tee-rad-i-kuhl, an-tahy-] / ˌæn tiˈræd ɪ kəl, ˌæn taɪ- /

adjective

opposed to radicalism or radicals.

Etymology

Origin of antiradical

First recorded in 1865–70; anti- + radical

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While street demonstrations gained momentum, Communist Party headquarters in Peking offered some clues to the future direction of the antiradical movement.

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