Meaning of Obstructionist | Babel Free
əbˈstɹʌk.ʃənˌɪstDefinitions
- Someone who systematically obstructs the actions of others.
- Someone who attempts to impede the progress of legislation.
Examples
“"And you, sir, have lived an unimaginative obstructionist and never can hope now to emerge from it."”
“The obstructionists didn't have their own plan, but they counted, successfully, on delay to frustrate any alternative.”
CEFR level
C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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