accommodationist
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1ac·com·mo·da·tion·ist

adjective \-ˈdā-sh(ə-)nist\

Definition of ACCOMMODATIONIST

: favoring or practicing accommodation or compromise

First Known Use of ACCOMMODATIONIST

1919

2accommodationist

noun

Definition of ACCOMMODATIONIST

: one who adapts to or compromises with an opposing view; especially : a black who adapts to the ideals or attitudes of whites
ac·com·mo·da·tion·ism \-ni-zəm\ noun

First Known Use of ACCOMMODATIONIST

1964

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