Leaguist
//ˈliːɡɪst// adj, noun
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Definitions
Noun
- 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 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
More examples"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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