English Dictionary

reversionist

noun

One who clings to previous patterns of behavior or thought, rejecting social or cultural change. / (theology) One who has lost faith; a heathen, nonbeliever, or apostate.

The reversionist argued against the proposed changes to the law.

意味（1）

One who clings to previous patterns of behavior or thought, rejecting social or cultural change.

The right-wing Reversionist focuses on a small town past where law, order and predictability prevail.

意味（2）

(theology) One who has lost faith; a heathen, nonbeliever, or apostate.

But for the reversionist the indwelling of Christ has no effect.

意味（3）

The person to whom a property reverts when a freehold expires.

As to the argument about the possibility of the reversionist not being capable of discharging his duties, that would equally apply to the granting a place for one life, as then the holder might live so long, or become so infirm as to be unable to fulfil all the duties of his situation.