"peakist" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: peakists [plural]
Etymology: peak + -ist Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|peak|ist}} peak + -ist Head templates: {{en-noun}} peakist (plural peakists)
  1. A supporter of the peak oil theory, or one who advocates policies that depend on this theory. Synonyms: peaknik Related terms: peakism
    Sense id: en-peakist-en-noun-3ZYujwcU Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ist

Inflected forms

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          "text": "If you mention this theory to a hard-core peakist like Mr. [Matthew] Simmons, you'd better be ready for an earful. \"These economists are so smug,\" he said derisively. \"All they talk about is the magic of the free market.[…]",
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