noun Uncommon

ist

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Ist (noun) means informal term for a person who follows or believes in a particular "-ism.". Example: “He jokes that he's not an "-ist" of any kind — no capitalist, no socialist, nothing.”

noun

Informal term for a person who follows or believes in a particular "-ism."

"He jokes that he's not an "-ist" of any kind — no capitalist, no socialist, nothing."

How to use ist

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA rarely used standalone word meaning "a believer in some -ism," pulled from the ending itself.

Word forms

ists plural

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He jokes that he's not an "-_____" of any kind — no capitalist, no socialist, nothing.

Etymology

Back-formed from the common English suffix -ist, used to make nouns like "artist" or "scientist."

Rhymes for ist

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Frequently asked questions

What does “ist” mean?

The word “ist” means informal term for a person who follows or believes in a particular "-ism.". In plain terms, a rarely used standalone word meaning "a believer in some -ism," pulled from the ending itself.

How do you pronounce “ist”?

“Ist” is pronounced ihst (/ɪst/ in IPA).

How do you use “ist” in a sentence?

Here is “ist” used in a sentence: “He jokes that he's not an "-ist" of any kind — no capitalist, no socialist, nothing.”

What part of speech is “ist”?

“Ist” is a noun.

Is “ist” a common word?

“Ist” is an uncommon word in modern English.