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meliorist

Meliorist (adj) means of or relating to meliorism.

adj
1
Of or relating to meliorism.
2
Supporting the principles of meliorism.
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Etymology

From Latin melior (“better”) and English -ist. Reportedly coined by British author George Eliot in her letters, published in 1877.

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What is the meaning of meliorist?

"meliorist" (adj) means of or relating to meliorism.

What are the different meanings of meliorist?

"meliorist" has 2 main meanings: 1. Of or relating to meliorism; 2. Supporting the principles of meliorism.

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