diversionist

noun

di·ver·sion·ist də-ˈvər-zhə-nəst

dī-,

-shə-

1

: one engaged in diversionary activities

2

: one characterized by political deviation

Word History

Etymology

diversion + -ist entry 1, in part as translation of Russian diversánt

First Known Use

1937, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of diversionist was in 1937

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“Diversionist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/diversionist. Accessed 21 Mar. 2023.

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