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revisionist — [ri vizh′ist] n. a person who revises, or favors the revision of, some accepted theory, doctrine, etc. adj. of revisionists or their policy or practice revisionism n … English World dictionary
revisionist — [[t]rɪvɪ̱ʒənɪst[/t]] revisionists 1) ADJ If you describe a person or their views as revisionist, you mean that they reject traditionally held beliefs about a particular historical event or events. [FORMAL] Revisionist history must be challenged… … English dictionary
revisionist — UK [rɪˈvɪʒ(ə)nɪst] / US [rɪˈvɪʒənɪst] adjective revisionist ideas are different from the ideas that a group has officially or traditionally accepted. This word often shows that you think the new ideas are wrong a revisionist… … English dictionary
revisionist — re|vi|sion|ist [ rı vıʒənıst ] adjective revisionist ideas are different from the ideas that a group has officially or traditionally accepted. This word often shows that you think the new ideas are wrong: a revisionist history/interpretation ╾… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
revisionist — adj. Revisionist is used with these nouns: ↑historian, ↑history … Collocations dictionary
revisionist — /rəˈvɪʒənəst/ (say ruh vizhuhnuhst) noun 1. an advocate of revision, especially of some political or religious doctrine. 2. a reviser. –adjective 3. of or relating to those advocating or engaged in revision: *Despite some revisionist historians,… …
Revisionist State — is a term from Power Transition Theory within the wider field of International Relations. It is used to describe states, that unlike Status Quo States, see an inherent injustice in the international system of states, within international law and… … Wikipedia
Revisionist Press — was an imprint of the American book publisher Gordon Press, that began in 1972 in Brooklyn, New York. It published and reprinted many unusual books which were listed for unusually high prices in the publication Books in Print. Many had trouble… … Wikipedia
Revisionist history — carries both positive and negative connotations. Each has its own entry.*Historical revisionism*Historical revisionism (negationism) … Wikipedia
Revisionist Zionism — The British Mandate of Palestine included the modern day territory of Israel, the West Bank, Gaza and Jordan. The portion west of the Jordan River was administered separately as Palestine . Revisionist Zionists claimed the entire Mandate of… … Wikipedia
