agitationist
|ag-i-ta-tion-ist|
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/ˌædʒɪˈteɪʃənɪst/
promoter of change
Etymology
Etymology Information
'agitationist' originates from the English word 'agitation,' which comes from the Latin word 'agitare,' meaning 'to drive or stir up.'
Historical Evolution
'agitation' evolved from the Latin 'agitare' through Old French 'agiter,' eventually becoming the modern English word 'agitation.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to stir up or move,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'actively promoting change.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who actively promotes or incites social or political change, often through protest or demonstration.
The agitationist organized a rally to demand policy changes.
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Last updated: 2025/05/31 22:36