moderationist

[mod-uh-rey-shuh-nist]

noun

1. a person who favors, supports, or promotes moderation.

Other Word Forms

• promoderationist adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of moderationist¹

First recorded in 1840–50; moderation + -ist

Example Sentences

Mr. Spence from his appearance was fairly entitled to be called a moderationist.

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