Associationist

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    One who explains the higher functions and relations of the soul by the association of ideas.

    "the experience and manifestations of Fear , were systematically omitted by the Associationist."

  2. 2
    A proponent of associationism.

    "Only a full-scale analysis of the origin and development of our sensations and ideas can provide this knowledge; so Hartley's associationist psychology becomes the prerequisite for moral knowledge."

  3. 3
    a mushrik; one who ascribes partners to Allah (God) or believes in the Trinity.
  4. 4
    a shitufi; one who ascribes partners to Hashem (God) or believes in the Trinity. Judaism

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mushrikmushrik

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"the experience and manifestations of Fear , were systematically omitted by the Associationist."

Etymology

From association + -ist.

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