revanchist

re·vanch·ist

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ruh-van-chist, -vahn-shist]
- /rəˈvæn tʃɪst, -ˈvɑ̃ ʃɪst/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ruh-van-chist, -vahn-shist]
- /rəˈvæn tʃɪst, -ˈvɑ̃ ʃɪst/

Definitions of revanchist word

noun revanchist an advocate or supporter of a political policy of revanche, especially in order to seek vengeance for a previous military defeat. 1
adjective revanchist of or relating to a political policy of revanche. 1
adjective revanchist of or relating to revanchists or revanchism. 1

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Origin of revanchist

First appearance:

before 1925

One of the 11% newest English words

1925-30; < French revanchiste; see revanche, -ist

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Parts of speech for Revanchist

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Revanchist

revanchist popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use 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.

revanchist usage trend in Literature

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