"backwarder" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: backwarders [plural]
Etymology: From backward + -er; agent noun of backward. Etymology templates: {{ety|en|:af|backward|-er<id:agent suffix>|nodot=1|text=+|tree=1}} From backward + -er Head templates: {{en-noun}} backwarder (plural backwarders)
  1. One who or something that hinders progress or advancement, especially socially or politically.

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