n. One who advocates reduction; specifically, in England, one who advocates a reduction of the number of licenses of public-houses.
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adj. of or relating to the theory of reductionism
Word Usage
"However, if we allow ourselves to be bogged down in reductionist bickering or sidetracked by provisional arguments, we do a shameful disservice to the children."