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Jocist

noun
Jo·​cist | \ ˈjōsə̇st\
plural -s

Definition of Jocist

 (Entry 1 of 2)

: a member of the Jocist movement

Jocist

adjective
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Definition of Jocist (Entry 2 of 2)

: of or relating to Jocism

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History and Etymology for Jocist

Noun

French jociste, from Jeunesse Ouvière Chrétienne + -iste -ist

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