Seditionist

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Pronunciation: /sɪˈdɪʃənɪst/

Definitions of seditionist

noun a person who engages in or promotes sedition

Example Sentences

A1 The seditionist was arrested for inciting violence.

A2 The seditionist was known for spreading anti-government propaganda.

B1 The seditionist was charged with treason for plotting against the government.

B2 The seditionist's actions were seen as a threat to national security.

C1 The seditionist was a master manipulator who could sway public opinion with ease.

C2 The seditionist's rhetoric was so persuasive that it led to widespread unrest in the country.

Examples of seditionist in a Sentence

formal The seditionist was arrested for inciting rebellion against the government.

informal The seditionist got caught stirring up trouble again.

slang That seditionist is always causing a ruckus.

figurative Her words were like those of a seditionist, challenging the status quo.

Grammatical Forms of seditionist

past tense

seditioned

plural

seditionists

comparative

more seditious

superlative

most seditious

present tense

seditioning

future tense

will sedition

perfect tense

have seditioned

continuous tense

is seditioning

singular

seditionist

positive degree

seditious

infinitive

to sedition

gerund

seditoning

participle

seditioning

Origin and Evolution of seditionist

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'seditionist' originates from the Latin word 'seditio', meaning 'rebellion' or 'civil disorder'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone who incites rebellion or civil disorder, the term 'seditionist' has evolved to also encompass individuals who actively participate in such acts of defiance against authority.