Reconstructionist

Reconstructionist
/ree'keuhn struk"sheuh nist/, n.
1. an advocate or supporter of Reconstruction or Reconstructionism.
adj.
2. of or pertaining to Reconstruction or Reconstructionism.
[1860-65, Amer.; RECONSTRUCTION + -IST]

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