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meliorist

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Meliorist (adj) means relating to meliorism.

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1

Relating to meliorism.

2

Supporting the ideas of meliorism.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Formed from Latin melior (“better”) and English -ist. It is reportedly a coinage of the British author George Eliot, found in her letters published in 1877.

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What is the meaning of meliorist?

"meliorist" (adj) means relating to meliorism.

What are the different meanings of meliorist?

"meliorist" has 2 main meanings: 1. Relating to meliorism; 2. Supporting the ideas of meliorism.

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