reversionists

Noun

reversionist (plural reversionists)

1. One who clings to previous patterns of behavior or thought, rejecting social or cultural change.
   • The right-wing Reversionist focuses on a small town past where law, order and predictability prevail.1983, P. Susan Penfold, Gillian Walker, Women and the psychiatric paradox, page 134
2. One who has lost faith; a heathen, nonbeliever, or apostate.
   • But for the reversionist the indwelling of Christ has no effect.2011, Daniel J. Coleman, The New Day Experience, →ISBN
3. The person to whom a property reverts when a freehold expires.
   • As to the argument about the possibility of the reversionist not being capable of discharging his duties, that would equally apply to the granting a place for one life, as then the holder might live so long, or become so infirm as to be unable to fulfil all the duties of his situation.1812, Parliamentary Debates: Official Report - Volume 15

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