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Birchist en · ADJ

Etymology

From Birch + -ist.

Meanings

1. Of or relating to Birchism, ideas from or associated with the John Birch Society.
   • In essence, the Birchist worldview allowed adherents to hold typically right-wing policy preferences simultaneous with the belief that the Society's opponents, including many bona fide conservatives, were secretly part of the “communist conspiracy.” 1995, Sara Diamond, Roads to Dominion: Right-wing Movements and Political Power in the United States, page 56:

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Birchist en · NOUN

Etymology

From Birch + -ist.

Meanings

1. An adherent of Birchism, a supporter of the John Birch Society.
   • The liberal accuses the conservative of being a “Birchist,” an “extremist,” or an “ultra-rightist.” The conservative, alarmed at being skewered and roasted as an irresponsible fascist, strikes back by citing his family’s war record against the Nazis 1970, Gerald Schomp, Birchism was my Business, page 157:
   • The Birchists (like the Marxists who have forgotten Marx) have fallen victim to the devil theory of history. 1962, William Theodore Evjue, The Progressive, page 27:

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Synonyms

Birchite · Bircher