"decelerationist" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: decelerationists [plural]
Etymology: deceleration + -ist Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|deceleration|ist}} deceleration + -ist Head templates: {{en-noun}} decelerationist (plural decelerationists)
  1. (uncommon) A proponent of slowing down the pace of technological and economic progress; one opposed to accelerationism. Tags: uncommon Categories (topical): People Synonyms: decel

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