deviationist

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noun

de·​vi·​a·​tion·​ist -sh(ə)nə̇st 

plural -s

: one who departs from the principles of an organization (such as a political party) with which he or she is affiliated

deviationists in Communist countries

deviationist

2 of 2

adjective

: of or relating to deviationism or deviationists

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