integrationist
|in-te-gra-tion-ist|
/ˌɪn.tɪˈɡreɪ.ʃən.ɪst/
advocate for integration
Etymology
'integrationist' originates from the word 'integration,' which comes from Latin 'integratio,' meaning 'renewal, restoration.'
'integration' evolved from the Latin 'integratio' through Middle French 'intégration,' eventually becoming the modern English word 'integration.'
Initially, it meant 'renewal or restoration,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the process of combining or incorporating different groups.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who supports or advocates for the integration of different racial or ethnic groups, especially in a social or political context.
The integrationist worked tirelessly to promote racial harmony.
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Last updated: 2025/04/19 20:01