(~s)
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If you describe a person or their views as ~, you mean that they reject traditionally held beliefs about a particular historical event or events. (FORMAL)
...the ~ interpretation of the French Revolution.
ADJ
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A ~ is a person who has ~ views. (FORMAL)
The reputation of the navigator is under assault from historical ~s.
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If a socialist describes another socialist’s actions or opinions as ~, they mean that they are unacceptable because they are more moderate than normal Marxist theory allows. (FORMAL)
This ~ thesis departs even further from Marxist assertions.
ADJ disapproval
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A ~ is a person who has ~ views. (FORMAL)
...ferocious infighting between Stalinist hardliners and ~s.
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