diversionist

noun
di·​ver·​sion·​ist | \ də-ˈvər-zhə-nəst How to pronounce diversionist (audio) , dī-, -shə-\

Definition of diversionist

1 : one engaged in diversionary activities
2 : one characterized by political deviation

First Known Use of diversionist

1937, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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