Definition
corruptionist
noun
- a person who practices, engages in, or advocates corruption, especially in politics or government
Usage: often used pejoratively; formal or political discourse
Examples
- The investigation exposed several corruptionists within the city administration.
- Anti-corruption activists have called for stricter penalties against corruptionists.
- The scandal revealed that multiple corruptionists had been accepting bribes for years.
- Voters demanded that corruptionists be removed from office immediately.
- The documentary examined how corruptionists operate within government agencies.