moderationist

Definitions of moderationist
  1. noun
    a person who takes a position in the political center
    synonyms: centrist, middle of the roader, moderate
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    type of:
    adult, grownup
    a fully developed person from maturity onward
  2. noun
    a moderate drinker (as opposed to a total abstainer)
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    type of:
    drinker, imbiber, juicer, toper
    a person who drinks alcoholic beverages (especially to excess)
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