corruptionist

[ kuh-ruhp-shuh-nist ]

noun

1. a person who practices or endorses corruption, especially in politics.

Word History and Origins

Origin of corruptionist¹

First recorded in 1800–10; corruption + -ist

Example Sentences

What his lazy Majesty the People has long needed was a sharp prick of the corruptionist's spear.

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If these are lacking, the ballot only makes way for the “boss,” the corruptionist, or the oligarchy.

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The political jobber or corruptionist is almost always an optimist.

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Senator Whaley an' his grafters was supposed to arrange matters with him—an' I'm no corruptionist, anyway.

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But there was Goodrich—the real corruptionist, the wrecker of my plans and hopes, the menace to the future of the party.

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