integrationist
- noun
- /ˌɪntɪˈɡreɪʃənɪst/
- Formal
:
integracionista
- The integrationist believes that cultural exchange enhances communication and understanding in diverse societies.
Examples
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As an integrationist, she emphasizes the importance of dialogue in fostering harmonious relationships among different ethnic groups.
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But overall, the "integrationist" strategy seems to have been preferred by a number of activists in countries such as Brazil, Chile, Mexico, and Nicaragua.
Academic text (2003) -
Many integrationists advocate for policies that promote the inclusion of marginalized communities in decision-making processes.
Synonyms
A person who thinks everyday social interactions explain how people behave
Surface Forms
Morphology
integrationist = integration (semi-transparent) = integrate + ion + ist
Morphologically transparent (formed from 'integration' + '-ist'), but this sense refers to a follower of a specific technical movement ('Integrationism' in linguistics), which is a specialized referent learners may not infer from the base alone.
Etymology
The word integrationist comes from integrate ('bring together') and the ending -ist ('one who supports'). In language study an integrationist believes meaning comes from social interaction and context, so they focus on 'bringing together' language and the life around it.
