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diversionist

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Diversionist (noun) means a person who carries out actions meant to disrupt or undermine something.

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1
A person who carries out actions meant to disrupt or undermine something.
2
(politics) Someone whose political views break away from the official line.
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Etymology

Formed from diversion and -ist; first recorded around 1937.

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What is the meaning of diversionist?
"diversionist" (noun) means a person who carries out actions meant to disrupt or undermine something.
What is another word for diversionist?
Other words for "diversionist" include wrecker, saboteur.
What are the different meanings of diversionist?
"diversionist" has 2 main meanings: 1. A person who carries out actions meant to disrupt or undermine something; 2. (politics) Someone whose political views break away from the official line.

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