Reinterpretationist: meaning, definitions and examples

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reinterpretationist

 

[ ˌriːˌɪn.tə.prɪˈteɪ.ʃən.ɪst ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

philosophical perspective

A reinterpretationist is someone who advocates for a re-examination or new interpretation of established ideas, texts, or theories, particularly within philosophical or academic contexts. This approach seeks to understand and emphasize different meanings or perspectives that may not have been previously considered.

Synonyms

reexaminer, reinterpreter, rethinker

Examples of usage

  • The reinterpretationist argues that classic literature can be understood in new ways.
  • In history, a reinterpretationist may propose a new view on past events.
  • Many reinterpretationists challenge traditional narratives in academia.
  • The reinterpretationist movement has influenced contemporary art.
  • She identifies as a reinterpretationist in her approach to ancient texts.

Translations

Translations of the word "reinterpretationist" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reinterpretacionista

🇮🇳 पुनर्व्याख्याकार

🇩🇪 Reinterpretationist

🇮🇩 reinterpretasi

🇺🇦 перетлумачник

🇵🇱 reinterpretacjonista

🇯🇵 再解釈主義者

🇫🇷 réinterprétateur

🇪🇸 reinterpretador

🇹🇷 yeniden yorumlayıcı

🇰🇷 재해석론자

🇸🇦 إعادة التفسير

🇨🇿 reinterpretacionista

🇸🇰 reinterpretacionista

🇨🇳 再解释主义者

🇸🇮 reinterpretacionist

🇮🇸 endurtúlkunarfræði

🇰🇿 қайта түсіндіруші

🇬🇪 ახალი ინტერპრეტაციის მიმდევარი

🇦🇿 yenidən şərh edən

🇲🇽 reinterpretador

Word origin

The term 'reinterpretationist' derives from the combination of 'reinterpretation' and the suffix '-ist.' The prefix 're-' indicates a return or repetition of an action, while 'interpretation' focuses on the act of explaining or understanding something. The word 'interpretation' itself has its origins in the Latin 'interpretatio,' which means 'explanation' or 'understanding.' The suffix '-ist' denotes a person associated with a particular doctrine or theory. In the 20th century, as fields such as literary criticism and philosophy evolved, the idea of reinterpretation gained traction among scholars who sought to challenge established norms. This perspective allows for the exploration of alternative viewpoints, fostering a more dynamic understanding of texts and ideologies across various disciplines.