Definition

A person who takes part in a long-standing argument or conflict, often involving families or groups.

Example

The two families have been feuding for generations, and each feudist plays a role in keeping the conflict alive.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of a feudist before?

No, I haven't! What does that mean?

It's someone who participates in a feud or specializes in feudal law.

That sounds interesting! I wonder if there are many feudists around.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Feudist → It is formed from "feud" (from Old French *feude*, meaning a prolonged and bitter quarrel or dispute) and "-ist" (meaning a person who practices or is concerned with something). A feudist is a person involved in or characterized by a feud.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'feud' as a long-standing dispute, and the '-ist' means a person involved in that dispute. So, a feudist is someone who is part of a feud.

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