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From reconstruction + -ist.
First known use, by meaning
- 20th c. Of or pertaining to Reconstructionist Judaism.
- 20th c. Someone who adheres to Reconstructionist Judaism.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
reconstructionist
Today it means: Someone who attempts to reestablish an ancient or historic religion in the modern era. Full definition →
First used 20th c.