revisionist

/ri'viʤənist/
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Definition

  1. Noun:

    • A person who advocates or practices revision, especially of a political doctrine or historical interpretation: A "revisionist" is someone who re-examines and proposes changes to established views, theories, or historical accounts. In a political context, it often refers to a socialist or communist who advocates modifying fundamental Marxist principles.
    • A Communist who tries to rewrite Marxism to justify a retreat from the revolutionary position: This specific usage denotes a Marxist who is accused of altering revolutionary doctrine to support more moderate or reformist policies.

  2. Adjective:

    • Characterized by or advocating revision, especially of political or historical theories: Describing an approach, work, or person that seeks to revise established interpretations.
Examples of Usage

  • Noun:

    • The historian was labeled a revisionist for challenging the traditional narrative of the war.
    • Within the party, he was denounced as a revisionist for advocating economic reforms.

  • Adjective:

    • She published a revisionist account of the empire's founding.
    • The revisionist faction sought to modernize the party's ideology.
Advanced Usage

  • "revisionist history": A reinterpretation of historical events, often challenging an orthodox or established view.

    • The book offers a revisionist history of the industrial revolution, focusing on its social costs.

  • "revisionist stance/approach": A position or methodology that involves re-examining and amending accepted doctrines.

    • His revisionist stance on the treaty sparked intense debate among scholars.
Variants and Related Words

  • Revisionism (n): The policy or practice of revision, especially of political doctrine.

    • The party condemned his ideas as pure revisionism.

  • Revise (v): To re-examine and make alterations to something.

    • The author decided to revise the chapter completely.
Synonyms
  • Reformer: A person who advocates for change.
  • Reinterpreter: One who interprets something in a new way.
Antonyms
  • Orthodox: Conforming to established doctrine.
  • Traditionalist: A person who upholds tradition, especially in cultural or religious practices.
Related Idioms/Phrases
  • "accused of revisionism": Charged with improperly altering fundamental principles.
    • The theorist was accused of revisionism by his more radical colleagues.
Noun
  1. a Communist who tries to rewrite Marxism to justify a retreat from the revolutionary position