# Dengist

Pronunciation: say "DUNG-ist" /ˈdʌŋɪst/

## Noun

1. A proponent of Dengism, the political and economic program associated with Chinese leader Deng Xiaoping.
   - Simple: Someone who supports the ideas of Deng Xiaoping, a Chinese leader who favored market-style reforms.
   - _The younger Dengist pushed for further market reforms during the committee debate._
   - _Veteran Dengists within the party defended the policy of gradual economic liberalization._

## Origin

Formed from "Deng" combined with the suffix "-ist".

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