1. a person who deviates from an established doctrine, party line, or orthodox position, especially in politics or ideology
Usage: often used in political or ideological contexts; can carry a pejorative connotation depending on context

1. of, relating to, or characteristic of deviation from an established doctrine or orthodox position
Usage: often used in political or ideological contexts

Examples

• The party leadership condemned him as a deviationist for questioning their core policies.
• She was accused of deviationist tendencies when she proposed alternative approaches to the problem.
• The regime viewed any deviationist thought as a threat to national unity.
• His deviationist views on economic policy put him at odds with the mainstream faction.
• The committee investigated whether the group held deviationist positions.
• Several deviationists broke away to form their own organization.