devolutionist

English

Etymology

From devolution +‎ -ist.

Noun

devolutionist (plural devolutionists)

1. A proponent of devolution.

Derived terms

• anti-devolutionist

Adjective

devolutionist (comparative more devolutionist, superlative most devolutionist)

1. Supporting or relating to a policy of devolution.
   • 2009 September 21, Chantal Hébert, “Quebec, Canada and author's case for a do-over”, in Toronto Star‎^[1]:

     Crowley rightly argues that his devolutionist approach to social policy would appeal to Quebec's strong autonomist streak.