Concessionist

/kənˈseʃənɪst/ noun

Definition

A person who advocates for or supports making concessions, especially in politics or negotiations.

Etymology

From concession plus -ist, denoting a person who advocates for or practices a particular philosophy or strategy. Used primarily in political discourse.

Kelly Says

During the Cold War, Western leaders who wanted to negotiate with the Soviet Union were sometimes called 'concessionists' by hardliners—the word carried political baggage based on whether you viewed compromise as wise or weak.

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