"revolutionist" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: revolutionists [plural]
Etymology: From revolution + -ist. Etymology templates: {{af|en|revolution|-ist}} revolution + -ist Head templates: {{en-noun}} revolutionist (plural revolutionists)
  1. A person who revolts. Categories (topical): People Synonyms: revolutionary, subversive Derived forms: permanent revolutionist

Inflected forms

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