moderationist

[ mod-uh-rey-shuh-nist ]

noun
  1. a person who favors, supports, or promotes moderation.

Origin of moderationist

1
First recorded in 1840–50; moderation + -ist

Other words from moderationist

  • pro·mod·er·a·tion·ist, adjective, noun

Words Nearby moderationist

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How to use moderationist in a sentence

  • Mr. Spence from his appearance was fairly entitled to be called a moderationist.

    A Romantic Young Lady | Robert Grant