divisionist

1 of 2

noun

di·​vi·​sion·​ist -zh(ə)nə̇st 

plural -s

1

: one that advocates division or disunion

the divisionists objected to the existing boundary line

2

often capitalized : an adherent or practitioner of divisionism : neo-impressionist

divisionist

2 of 2

adjective

"

often capitalized

: of or relating to divisionism : neo-impressionist

Word History

Etymology

Noun

division + -ist

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Rhymes for divisionist

• revisionist