"corruptionist" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: corruptionists [plural]
Etymology: corruption + -ist Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|corruption|ist}} corruption + -ist Head templates: {{en-noun}} corruptionist (plural corruptionists)
  1. One who corrupts, or who upholds corruption.
    Sense id: en-corruptionist-en-noun-T0rDFiDc Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ist

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