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单词 possibilist
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Definition of possibilist in English:

possibilist

adjective ˈpɒsɪbɪlɪstˈpɒsɪb(ə)lɪst
  • Of, relating to, or supporting possibilism.

noun ˈpɒsɪbɪlɪstˈpɒsɪb(ə)lɪst
  • 1Politics. A supporter or advocate of policies aiming to bring about immediately practicable or feasible reforms; a pragmatic reformer.

  • 2Geography. A person who emphasizes human freedom of action in shaping the environment rather than the limitations imposed by the natural world.

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in The Daily News. Probably partly from French possibiliste, and partly from Spanish posibilista, noun and adjective.

Definition of possibilist in US English:

possibilist

adjective
  • Of, relating to, or supporting possibilism.

noun
  • 1Politics. A supporter or advocate of policies aiming to bring about immediately practicable or feasible reforms; a pragmatic reformer.

  • 2Geography. A person who emphasizes human freedom of action in shaping the environment rather than the limitations imposed by the natural world.

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in The Daily News. Probably partly from French possibiliste, and partly from Spanish posibilista, noun and adjective.

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