rebisyonista
rebisyonísta with stress marks
revisionist
Usage Note
Rebisyonista refers to a person who advocates revisionism, particularly in political, historical, or ideological contexts. The term carries a slightly critical connotation in Philippine political discourse, implying deviation from an orthodox position.
Examples
" Rebisyonista ang manunulat na iyon. "
Natural Translation
That writer is a revisionist.
Literal Translation
Revisionist the writer that.
" Tinatawag siyang rebisyonista ng kanyang mga kalaban sa partido. "
Natural Translation
His/Her opponents in the party call him/her a revisionist.
Literal Translation
Called him/her-a revisionist by his/her opponents in-the party.
" Bagaman matalino siya, tinawag siyang rebisyonista ng kanyang mga kasama dahil iniiba niya ang dating paniniwala ng partido. "
Natural Translation
Although he/she is intelligent, his/her comrades called him/her a revisionist because he/she was changing the party's former beliefs.
Literal Translation
Although intelligent he/she, called him/her-a revisionist by his/her plural comrade because changing he/she the former belief of party.
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