"zeroist" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: zeroists [plural]
Etymology: From zero + -ist. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|zero|ist}} zero + -ist Head templates: {{en-noun}} zeroist (plural zeroists)
  1. A proponent of zero population growth (ZPG).
    Sense id: en-zeroist-en-noun-QjK42X2O Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ist, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 83 17 Disambiguation of English terms suffixed with -ist: 80 20 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 89 11 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 95 5
  2. (art) An artist who is part of the movement called zeroism; An artist whose works have no message or meaning. Categories (topical): Art
    Sense id: en-zeroist-en-noun-jthcu7tf Topics: art, arts

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