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amalgamist

adj · noun · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

Relating to amalgamists or amalgamisms.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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noun

Meaning 2

Someone who supports the merger or amalgamation of different things.

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noun

Meaning 3

Someone who supports miscegenation (interracial relationships or marriage) between white and African-American people.

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Usage: US, historical

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noun

Meaning 4

An advocate for or an expert on using amalgams to fill tooth cavities.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: historical

Topics: dentistry, medicine, sciences

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History

Etymology

From amalgam + -ist. Compare German Amalgamist.