noun
reactionism; revivalism
Refers to an ideology or movement that seeks to return to past systems, values, or traditions, often in politics or culture. Can carry a negative connotation of opposing progress.
彼の主張は復古主義的だと批判された。
His argument was criticized as reactionary.
復古主義の台頭は社会の不安定さを反映している。
The rise of revivalism reflects social instability.
Compound of 復古 (restoration, revival) + 主義 (-ism). The term is a modern coinage used in political and cultural discourse.