Pronunciation: [ɹɪd͡ʒˈɛkʃənˌɪst] (IPA) 
Rejectionist is spelled with the prefix "re-" which means "back" or "against", followed by the word "jectionist" which is derived from "ject" meaning "throw". Therefore, rejectionist means someone who throws back, or refuses to accept a particular idea or proposal. The IPA phonetic transcription for rejectionist is /rɪˈdʒɛk.ʃə.nɪst/, with emphasis on the second syllable "ject".
Rejectionist refers to a person or a group that strongly opposes or rejects a particular political, ideological, or social belief, doctrine, system, or proposal. The term is often used to describe individuals who vehemently refuse to accept or support a specific policy, idea, or course of action, opting for complete disapproval or refusal instead.
In political contexts, rejectionists typically reject compromises or negotiations and hold uncompromising and absolute positions. They believe that the proposal is fundamentally flawed, unacceptable, or contrary to their ideals or principles, and therefore, they refuse to engage in any form of dialogue or cooperation. Rejectionists tend to champion their own alternative vision or plan, often asserting that their stance is the only correct or legitimate one.
Rejectionist movements sometimes emerge as a response to perceived injustice, discrimination, or oppression. They may arise within ethnic, religious, or national groups that reject external imposition or interference and demand self-determination or autonomy. Rejectionist ideologies can be associated with extreme or radical viewpoints, but not all rejectionist viewpoints are necessarily extreme or radical.
The term "rejectionist" can also be used more broadly to describe individuals who habitually reject or resist any form of change, innovation, or new ideas. In this sense, it refers to those who are resistant to progress, hesitant to embrace new technologies or practices, or mistrustful of unfamiliar concepts.
Overall, rejectionists are characterized by their strong refusal, resistance, or opposition to specific beliefs, policies, or proposals, often advocating for an alternative vision or asserting the superiority of their own stance.
The term "rejectionist" is derived from the word "reject", which originates from the Latin word "reicere". "Reicere" is a combination of the prefix "re-" (meaning "back" or "again") and "icere" (meaning "to throw"). Over time, "reicere" evolved into "rejectus" in Latin, which means "thrown back". In English, "reject" emerged in the 15th century, referring to something that is discarded or refused. The suffix "-ion" is added to "reject" to form the noun "rejection", which means the act of refusing or discarding something. To create the adjective "rejectionist", the suffix "-ist" is appended, meaning a person who subscribes to a particular doctrine, belief, or ideology.
