Revivalist
(noun)
- A person who advocates or participates in a revival or renewal.
- A person who supports or promotes religious revivalism.
- A person who promotes the revival of a particular cultural or artistic form or style.
Origin:
Formed by combining 'revival' and the suffix '-ist', the word has been in use since the 19th century.
Examples:
- The revivalist preacher was popular for his energetic sermons.
- The revivalist movement attracted many followers in the late 19th century.
- The revivalist in the artistic community was a vocal advocate for traditional forms of expression.
- The revivalist's passion for traditional music was infectious.
- The revivalist was a passionate supporter of the traditional art form.