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retrogressive

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1. retrogressive - Noun

2. retrogressive - Adjective

3. retrogressive - Adjective Satellite

Meaning

Tending to retrograde; going or moving backward; declining from a better to a worse state.

Passing from a higher to a lower condition; declining from a more perfect state of organization; regressive.

Source: Webster's dictionary

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Mahumapelo used this line five times during a 13-minute address to journalists outside the Cape Town magistrate's court, while emphasising the point that the ANC could not support a “retrogressive” DA motion. Source: Internet

He said the electoral process should not be derailed by ill-informed Nigerians and retrogressive forces. Source: Internet

Ms Opwora also noted that some residents are still practicing Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) despite efforts by government and non-governmental organisations to eradicate the retrogressive cultural practice. Source: Internet

Contracting-out education is retrogressive. Source: Internet

My job and the job of my government is to reverse those retrogressive trends and to accelerate economic growth and wealth creation. Source: Internet

They requested the international community to support the process both morally and physically and turn deaf ears to the retrogressive voices that have led Somalia to the current situation. Source: Internet

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