Definition of Obstructionists

1. Noun. (plural of obstructionist) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Obstructionists

1. obstructionist [n] - See also: obstructionist

Lexicographical Neighbors of Obstructionists

obstreperousness
obstriction
obstrictions
obstropulous
obstruct
obstructed
obstructer
obstructers
obstructing
obstructing the field
obstruction
obstruction of justice
obstructionism
obstructionisms
obstructionist
obstructionists
obstructions
obstructive
obstructive apnea
obstructive hydrocephalus
obstructive jaundice
obstructive lung disease
obstructive murmur
obstructive pneumonia
obstructive pulmonary overinflation
obstructive shock
obstructive sleep apnoea
obstructive thrombus

Literary usage of Obstructionists

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Encyclopaedia Britannica: A Dictionary of Arts, Sciences, and General by Thomas Spencer Baynes (1888)
"... the party developed into the " Obstructionists." IRELAND, SAMUEL, the dupe of his son, the subject of the following article, in the publication of the ..."

2. The History of Twenty-five Years by Sir Spencer Walpole (1908)
"After a long debate, protracted over three sittings, Sir Stafford Northcote's proposal was adopted CHAP. xx. The obstructionists. New Standing Order of 1880 ..."

3. The Life and Letters of Francis Lieber by Francis Lieber, Thomas Sergeant Perry (1882)
"... on our cabinet, which I fear will be forced and feel inclined to yield a good deal to the obstructionists. . . . TO GS HILLARD. COLUMBIA, July 9, 1849. ..."

4. Memoirs and Correspondence of Lyon Playfair: First Lord Playfair of St by Thomas Wemyss Reid (1899)
"AUTOBIOGRAPHY : Appointed Chairman and Deputy-Speaker: Irish Obstruction : Suspending the Obstructionists : Resignation : Letters from Mr Gladstone, ..."

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