gradualist

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English

Etymology

From gradual +‎ -ist.

Noun

gradualist (plural gradualists)

  1. (biology, politics) One who believes in gradualism.
    • 2022 November 30, Anthony Lambert, “Rail fares fit for the 21st century”, in RAIL, number 971, page 41:
      Word has it that the DfT and Treasury are considering gradualist tinkering.

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