noun
Uncommon
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ihst
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
1
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 notesIn plain EnglishA rarely used standalone word meaning "a believer in some -ism," pulled from the ending itself.
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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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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.
