integrationist

[ in-ti-grey-shuh-nist ]

noun

1. a person who believes in, supports, or works for social integration.

adjective

1. pertaining to, favoring, or being conducive to social integration.

Word History and Origins

Origin of integrationist¹

First recorded in 1950–55; integration + -ist

Example Sentences

The purpose of Operation Breakthrough was to build affordable housing in the suburbs — a goal that merely alluded to Romney’s larger integrationist goals.

From Science News

At this point, though, a large part of his legacy has been whitewashed to acknowledge only his non-violent, integrationist activism.

From FiveThirtyEight