Accommodationist

/əˌkɒməˈdeɪʃənɪst/ noun

Definition

A person who seeks compromise or agreement by making concessions, especially in politics or social disputes.

Etymology

From accommodation plus -ist (one who practices or advocates). The -ist suffix creates agent nouns for people who follow particular philosophies or approaches.

Kelly Says

Accommodationists were real historical figures—in American history, they were abolitionists willing to compromise with slavery advocates, showing how the same word can describe both helpful flexibility and morally problematic compromise.

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