moderationist
- noun
- /ˌmɒdəˈreɪʃənɪst/
- As a moderationist, she supported policies that balanced progressive and conservative values.
Examples
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His moderationist stance made him a popular compromise candidate among undecided voters.
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The party attracted many moderationists who were dissatisfied with the extremes on both sides.
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The moderationist approach is often overlooked in political discussions.
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Many voters appreciate a moderationist stance during elections.
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As a moderationist, she advocated for policies that incorporated both liberal and conservative ideas.
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His moderationist views helped bridge the gap between the competing factions in the party.
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Many moderationists believe that compromise is essential for effective governance.
Synonyms
A person with political views that are not extreme
A person with moderate political views between the left and the right
A person who favors practical government solutions over strict ideas
A person who has moderate political views between left and right
A person who opposes extreme political change and prefers slow, moderate reform
Antonyms
How Moderate
Surface Forms
Morphology
moderationist = moderation (transparent) = moderation + ist
Built from 'moderation' + '-ist' meaning 'a person who supports or practices moderation', a straightforward agentive formation.
Etymology
Moderationist comes from moderate, which means 'not extreme' or 'keeps things in balance', together with the ending -ist, meaning 'a person who does or believes something'. So a moderationist in politics is someone who avoids extreme views and tries to find a middle position.