Etymology

revanchist

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Today it means: A revanchist person; occasionally, anyone seeking vengeance. Full definition →

French revanchiste
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  1. French · derived fromrevanchiste
  2. English todayrevanchist

From French revanchiste, from revanche (“revenge”) + -ist.

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