"demolater" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: demolaters [plural]
Etymology: From demo- + -later. Etymology templates: {{confix|en|demo|later}} demo- + -later Head templates: {{en-noun}} demolater (plural demolaters)
  1. (rare, nonce word) an adherent of demolatry, especially in a derogatory sense of having an excessive regard for the common people Tags: nonce-word, rare Related terms: demomaniac

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