redistributionist

noun

re·​dis·​tri·​bu·​tion·​ist (ˌ)rē-ˌdi-strə-ˈbyü-sh(ə-)nist 

: one who believes in or advocates a welfare state

redistributionist adjective

Examples of redistributionist in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

These redistributionists are acting as if unrealized capital gains are stored in vaults like gold and can be collected at Congress’s will. — Richard B. McKenzie, WSJ, 30 Mar. 2023

But as Kevin had already reminded us, the redistributionist Left hasn’t gone away. — Andrew Stuttaford, National Review, 23 Oct. 2020

That is more than a 'fair share' in anyone’s view—except the most wild redistributionists (some of whom, sadly, are candidates for office). — sacbee, 9 July 2018

Word History

First Known Use

1961, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for redistributionist

• evolutionist
• revolutionist