noun
Meaning 1
A person who filibusters.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
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filibusterer
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noun
Meaning 2
a legislator who gives long speeches in an effort to delay or obstruct legislation that he (or she) opposes
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: filibuster
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: delayer, legislator
History
Etymology
From filibuster + -er.