deviationist
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9.9
- noun
- /ˌdiːviˈeɪʃənɪst/
- Archaic
:
desviacionista
- The party expelled several deviationists who opposed the new policies.
Examples
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Many deviationists faced punishment for their beliefs during the regime.
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Sadly, deviationists and compromisers keep them from power.
Blog text (22) -
On the far left, this is the socialist who sees a "deviationist" in the man or woman who disagrees with the most recent theory of the Chairman.
Blog text (22) -
Report yourself for right-deviationist crimethink, Comrade!
Blog text (25) -
Sometimes people who appeared in earlier conversations as "comrades" become "right-wing deviationists."
Academic text (1997) -
I do find it interesting that the troll with the unlikely name of 'Spittle' launched his one vituperative torpedo at all us Trotskyite deviationists—then completely disappeared.
Blog text (27) -
Critics labeled him a deviationist for suggesting changes to the established doctrine.
Synonyms
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7.5
A person who speaks against the government or its leaders and may be punished
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7.2
A person who disagrees with common ideas or with those in charge
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7.9
A person who wants to change common political or historical beliefs
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7.4
A person who openly opposes their government or its policies
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7.3
A person who does not follow the usual customs or rules of society
A person who disagrees with common ideas or rules
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Etymology
The word deviationist comes from deviate, which is made of de- ('away from') and via ('way'), with -ist meaning 'person'. So a deviationist is someone who 'steps away from the way' or the agreed party line, especially in politics.