Revisionist

Pronunciation: /rɪˈvɪʒənɪst/

Definitions of revisionist

noun A person who advocates for a revision or reinterpretation of a particular theory, ideology, or historical event.

Example Sentences

A1 The students were taught about revisionists who challenge traditional historical narratives.

A2 The revisionist view of the war was presented in the documentary.

B1 The historian was considered a revisionist for his controversial reinterpretation of events.

B2 The revisionist scholar published a book that challenged long-held beliefs.

C1 The revisionist analysis of the political situation provided a fresh perspective.

C2 The revisionist historian's work sparked a heated debate among academics.

Examples of revisionist in a Sentence

formal The historian presented a revisionist interpretation of the events leading up to the war.

informal Some people think the revisionist view of history is more accurate.

slang I heard there's a new revisionist theory going around about that famous battle.

figurative The artist took a revisionist approach to traditional painting techniques.

Grammatical Forms of revisionist

• past tense: revised
• plural: revisionists
• comparative: more revisionist
• superlative: most revisionist
• present tense: revise
• future tense: will revise
• perfect tense: have revised
• continuous tense: is revising
• singular: revisionist
• positive degree: revisionist
• infinitive: to revise
• gerund: revising
• participle: revised

Origin and Evolution of revisionist

First Known Use: 1887 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'revisionist' originated from the Latin word 'revisere', meaning 'to look back'

Evolution of the word: Originally used in a historical context to refer to individuals who seek to revise or reinterpret established beliefs or historical events, the term 'revisionist' has evolved to also encompass individuals who challenge or question traditional beliefs or doctrines in various fields such as politics, economics, and culture.