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Definition of regulationist in English:

regulationist

noun

  • A person who advocates or is concerned with regulation.

Pronunciation

regulationist

/ˌrɛɡjʊˈleɪʃ(ə)nɪst/ /ˌrɛɡjʊˈleɪʃənɪst/

adjective

  • That advocates or supports regulation.

Pronunciation

regulationist

/ˌrɛɡjʊˈleɪʃ(ə)nɪst/ /ˌrɛɡjʊˈleɪʃənɪst/

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Henry Mackenzie (1745–1831), writer. From regulation + -ist.