devolutionist

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English

Etymology

devolution +‎ -ist

Noun

devolutionist (plural devolutionists)

  1. A proponent of devolution.

Adjective

devolutionist (comparative more devolutionist, superlative most devolutionist)

  1. Supporting or relating to a policy of devolution.
    • 2009 September 21, Chantal Hébert, “Quebec, Canada and author's case for a do-over”, in Toronto Star[1]:
      Crowley rightly argues that his devolutionist approach to social policy would appeal to Quebec's strong autonomist streak.