"rationalizer" meaning in English

See rationalizer in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: rationalizers [plural]
Etymology: From rationalize + -er. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|rationalize|er|id2=agent noun}} rationalize + -er Head templates: {{en-noun}} rationalizer (plural rationalizers)
  1. One who rationalizes.

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