noun
- a person who participates in or supports a putsch (a violent attempt to overthrow a government)
Usage: political
Examples
- The putschist was arrested after the failed military coup.
- Several putschists were tried for treason following the attempted overthrow.
- The government identified key putschists among the rebel officers.
- Historical records show that many putschists fled the country after their defeat.
- The putschist movement lacked popular support from civilians.