Reconstructionist

American  

[ree-kuhn-struhk-shuh-nist] / ˌri kənˈstrʌk ʃə nɪst /

noun

1. an advocate or supporter of Reconstruction or Reconstructionism.

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adjective

1. of or relating to Reconstruction or Reconstructionism.

Etymology

Origin of Reconstructionist

1860–65, reconstruction ( def. ) + -ist

Example Sentences

With a full band accompanying the Reconstructionist congregation’s services, the tone was one of joy, reunion and celebration.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

The side I can pick is humanity, the side I can pick is life,” said Rabbi David Basior of the Kadima Reconstructionist Community, who helped draft the statement.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 17, 2023

The Tree of Life congregation, founded in Pittsburgh more than 150 years ago, and the smaller New Light congregation are both conservative; the third congregation, Dor Hadash, is Reconstructionist, a progressive movement within Judaism.

From New York Times • Apr. 24, 2023

While practices vary between the major branches of Judaism — Orthodox, Conservative, Reform and Reconstructionist — many Jews spend Rosh Hashana, the “Head of the Year,’ attending prayer services.

From Washington Times • Dec. 2, 2022

During the campaign of 1868 the pictures were reproduced in the Reconstructionist newspapers.

From Ku Klux Klan Its Origin, Growth and Disbandment by Lester, J. C.