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lukewarmist

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A person who has an indifferent or unenthusiastic attitude.

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noun

Meaning 2

Synonym of lukewarmer (“one who believes that climate change is due to human activity but who does not think it is a serious problem”).

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Synonyms: lukewarmer

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History

Etymology

From lukewarm + -ist.