Expulsionist

/ɪkˈspʌlʃənɪst/ noun

Definition

A person who advocates for or supports the expulsion of a group of people, especially from a territory or nation.

Etymology

From 'expulsion' + '-ist' (one who advocates). The term emerged in political discourse to describe those promoting forced removal policies.

Kelly Says

This word carries heavy historical weight—it was used especially in 19th and early 20th century discussions of colonialism and ethnic policy, making it a linguistic marker of how certain political ideologies justified forced removal.

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