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consolidationist

consolidationist

8.9
A person who supports merging smaller organizations into one larger organization
  • noun
  • /kənˌsɒlɪˈdeɪʃənɪst/
translation icon : consolidacionista
  • During the debate, the consolidationist argued that combining various educational institutions could enhance the quality of education.

Examples

  • The consolidationist pushed for a unified health care system to simplify administration and improve services.

  • Many consolidationists believe that merging companies can reduce costs.

  • The consolidationist argued that merging the two companies would create a stronger market presence.

  • As a known consolidationist, he often spoke in favor of uniting smaller institutions.

  • Critics of the consolidationist approach worried about reduced competition in the industry.

  • The consolidationist movement gained traction in the 1990s.

  • As a strong consolidationist, she believes that merging smaller firms will lead to greater efficiency and innovation.

Synonyms

unificationist
vsconsolidationist
7.2

A person who works to bring separate groups together

supports joining organizations into one larger corporate or institutional body

How Supportive

advocate
282 4.1
consolidationist
8.9
supporter
817 1.0
bystander
84 3.4
skeptic
  • US
77 4.1
opponent
3.4

Surface Forms

Morphology

consolidationist = consolidation (transparent) = consolidation + ist

Agentive '-ist' added to 'consolidation' straightforwardly yields 'a person who supports or advocates consolidation', so the formation is directly meaningful.

Etymology

Consolidationist is made from con- 'together', solid 'firm', and -ist 'a person who supports something'. So a consolidationist is a person who wants to join organizations into one firmer, stronger body.