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revolutionist

/ˌrɛv.əˈluː.ʃən.ɪst/
rev · o · lu · tion · ist
Plural:revolutionists
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Adjective:revolutionary
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• noun

1

A person who advocates for, instigates, or participates in a political or social revolution.

Example

"As a young student in Paris, he became an outspoken revolutionist who campaigned for constitutional reform."

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• adjective

1

Relating to, characteristic of, or advocating for a political or social revolution.

Example

"The pamphlet contained revolutionist doctrines that alarmed the conservative monarchy."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In contemporary English, "revolutionary" is strongly preferred over "revolutionist" for both the noun and adjective senses, though "revolutionist" remains found in historical and political writing.

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• Nearby Words

revoltingly
revolution
revolutionary
revolutionist
revolutionize
revolutionizer
revolvable

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 18th century during the era of the American and French Revolutions from "revolution" plus the agentive suffix "-ist".

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Revolutionist. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/revolutionist
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