aggressionist
English
Etymology
From aggression + -ist.
Noun
aggressionist (plural aggressionists)
- A proponent of aggressionism ("a doctrine or worldview favouring violence").
Adjective
aggressionist (comparative more aggressionist, superlative most aggressionist)
- Characterized by or advocating the use of aggression.
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- In order to serve American interests in the region, strengthen the Western interests in the delicate situation of the Persian Gulf, and counter Soviet attempts to penetrate this sensitive area, America supplies sophisticated arms to Saudi Arabia. This is part of the American worldwide strategy to contain Soviet aggressionist and expansionist policies.
References
- “aggressionist, n. and adj.”, in OED Online
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