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moderationist

American  
[mod-uh-rey-shuh-nist] / ˌmɒd əˈreɪ ʃə nɪst /

noun

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

Other Word Forms

  • promoderationist adjective

Etymology

Origin of moderationist

First recorded in 1840–50; moderation + -ist

Example Sentences

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

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