OBSTRUCTIONIST


Meaning of OBSTRUCTIONIST in English

— obstructionism , n. — obstructionistic , adj.

/euhb struk"sheuh nist/ , n.

1. a person who deliberately delays or prevents progress.

2. a person who delays or obstructs the business before a legislative body by parliamentary contrivances or legalistic maneuvers.

[ 1840-50; OBSTRUCTION + -IST ]

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .