Guesdist

/ɡɛsˈdɪst/ noun

Definition

A follower or supporter of Guesdism; someone who adheres to the socialist political ideology of Jules Guesde.

Etymology

From Guesde + -ist (suffix meaning follower or practitioner). This creates a noun for believers in the Guesdist political program and theory.

Kelly Says

French Guesdists wore their ideology like a uniform—debates between Guesdists, Blanquists, and anarchists shaped French left-wing politics so profoundly that their divisions still echo in modern European socialism.

Related Words

Explore More Words

Get the Word Orb API

Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.