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Meaning of Obstructionist | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2
əbˈstɹʌk.ʃənˌɪst

Definitions

  1. Someone who systematically obstructs the actions of others.
  2. Someone who attempts to impede the progress of legislation.

Equivalents

العربية المعرقل
ไทย ข้าศึก

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
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This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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