Leaguist

//ˈliːɡɪst// adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A member or supporter of a league.

    "In France the Leaguists began to denounce his rapacity and his nepotism; in Spain a Jesuit preached upon the lamentable state of the church."

Adjective
  1. 1
    Pertaining to membership of, or advocacy for, a league.

    "Sazonov supported Hartwig's pro-Serbian and leaguist policy on the Balkans, as a means both of countering Austrian designs and applying indirect pressure to the Ottomans."

Example

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"In France the Leaguists began to denounce his rapacity and his nepotism; in Spain a Jesuit preached upon the lamentable state of the church."

Etymology

From league + -ist.

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