moderationist
[ mod-uh-rey-shuh-nist ]
/ ˌmɒd əˈreɪ ʃə nɪst /
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noun
a person who favors, supports, or promotes moderation.
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Origin of moderationist
First recorded in 1840–50; moderation + -ist
OTHER WORDS FROM moderationist
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Example sentences from the Web for moderationist
Mr. Spence from his appearance was fairly entitled to be called a moderationist.
A Romantic Young Lady|Robert Grant