associationist

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noun

One who explains the higher functions and relations of the soul by the association of ideas.

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Meanings

nounassociationist (plural associationists)

plural associationists

  1. human sciencesOne who explains the higher functions and relations of the soul by the association of ideas.

    the experience and manifestations of Fear , were systematically omitted by the Associationist.

    1879, John Stuart Mill, Socialism
  2. human sciencesA proponent of associationism.

    Only a full-scale analysis of the origin and development of our sensations and ideas can provide this knowledge; so Hartley's associationist psychology becomes the prerequisite for moral knowledge.

    1995, Richard Olson, Science Deified & Science Defied
  3. Islama mushrik; one who ascribes partners to Allah (God) or believes in the Trinity.
  4. Judaisma shitufi; one who ascribes partners to Hashem (God) or believes in the Trinity.

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
mushrik

Origin

From association + -ist.

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Translations

Polish asocjacjonista, asocjacjonistka
  • asocjacjonistaphilosophy
  • asocjacjonistkaphilosophy
  • asocjacjonistapsychology
  • asocjacjonistkapsychology
  • asocjacjonistaIslam
  • asocjacjonistkaIslam
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APA

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“associationist.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/associationist. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “associationist,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/associationist.

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