"Birchist" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more Birchist [comparative], most Birchist [superlative]
Etymology: From Birch + -ist. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Birch|-ist}} Birch + -ist Head templates: {{en-adj|more}} Birchist (comparative more Birchist, superlative most Birchist)
  1. Of or relating to Birchism, ideas from or associated with the John Birch Society.
    Sense id: en-Birchist-en-adj--c3XYQPh Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ist, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 48 52 Disambiguation of English terms suffixed with -ist: 48 52 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 47 53 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 47 53

Noun

Forms: Birchists [plural]
Etymology: From Birch + -ist. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Birch|-ist}} Birch + -ist Head templates: {{en-noun}} Birchist (plural Birchists)
  1. An adherent of Birchism, a supporter of the John Birch Society. Synonyms: Bircher, Birchite
    Sense id: en-Birchist-en-noun-2bewUNOB Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ist, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 48 52 Disambiguation of English terms suffixed with -ist: 48 52 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 47 53 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 47 53

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