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relativist

rel·a·tiv·ist
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [rel-uh-tuh-vist]
    • /ˈrɛl ə tə vɪst/
    • /ˈre.lə.tɪ.vɪ.zəm/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [rel-uh-tuh-vist]
    • /ˈrɛl ə tə vɪst/

Definitions of relativist word

  • noun relativist an adherent or advocate of relativism or of the principle of relativity. 1
  • adjective relativist A relativist position or argument is one according to which the truth is not always the same, but varies according to circumstances. 0
  • adjective relativist A relativist is someone with relativist views. 0

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Origin of relativist

First appearance:

before 1860
One of the 29% newest English words
First recorded in 1860-65; relative + -ist

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Parts of speech for Relativist

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

relativist popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

relativist usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for relativist

noun relativist

  • equivocator — Agent noun of equivocate; one who equivocates.
  • waverer — to sway to and fro; flutter: Foliage wavers in the breeze.

Top questions with relativist

  • what is a relativist?
  • what would an ethical relativist say about dumping?
  • what is a cultural relativist?
  • what is a moral relativist?

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