status quo supporters

Definitions

Individuals or groups who advocate for maintaining the existing state of affairs or current social, political, or economic conditions.

People who resist change and prefer to uphold established norms, traditions, or systems.

Examples

The status quo supporters argued that the current policy was essential for maintaining economic stability.

Despite the push for radical reform, the status quo supporters managed to block the proposed legislation.

Synonyms

Traditionalists Conservatives Defenders of the establishment Reactionaries Preservationists

Antonyms

Progressives Radical reformers Revolutionaries Agents of change Iconoclasts