-ista
suffix /-iː.stə/ humorousDefinition
› used to describe someone who is a strong supporter of another person, when added to the name of that person: Obamistas recessionistasSupporters, members and defendersBelievers and non-believers
(Definition of -ista suffix from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- -arian suffix
- -ite suffix
- adherent noun
- apologist noun
- benefactor noun
- cadre noun
- cardholder noun
- cohort noun
- contributor noun
- defender noun
- exponent noun (PERSON)
- initiate noun
- new/fresh blood idiom
- proponent noun
- recruit noun
- referee noun (SUPPORTER)
- renegade noun
- respecter noun
- sympathizer noun
- well-wisher noun
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