Rexist

noun

Rex·​ist

ˈreksə̇st

plural -s

: a member of a Belgian fascist political party established in 1935

Word History

Etymology

French rexiste, from rex- (from Christus Rex, title of a publication issued by founders of the party) + -iste -ist

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