Occitanist
adj, noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 A supporter of Occitanism; an Occitan regionalist.
"In need ofrallying points, Occitanists sought unifying symbols and especially a common language, and therefore tried to bring some order to the different dialects in Southern France."
- 2 A student of Occitan culture and language.
- 1 Relating to or endorsing Occitanism.
"Its popular success through its local activities is ignored in order to try to spread once more the Occitanist propaganda concerning a supposed gap between the Félibrige and the popular language of the people."
Example
More examples"In need ofrallying points, Occitanists sought unifying symbols and especially a common language, and therefore tried to bring some order to the different dialects in Southern France."
Etymology
From Occitan + -ist (“one who has a certain ideology or set of beliefs”).
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