Declinist

Translation of "declinist" into Russian

Noun

Usually countable; refers to a person who believes that society, culture, or institutions are in decline.

Книжн.; о человеке, считающем, что общество, культура или институты приходят в упадок.

The commentator was dismissed as a declinist who saw decay in every sign of change.

Комментатора отвергли как упадочника, видевшего упадок в каждом признаке перемен.

Adjective

Relational adjective, usually attributive; comparative and superlative forms are not used.

Книжн.; обычно об оценке, взгляде или интерпретации, выражающих представление об упадке.

The essay takes a declinist view of modern politics.

Эссе выражает упаднический взгляд на современную политику.

Noun

A person who believes or argues that something, especially a society, civilization, or institution, is in decline.

The commentator was dismissed as a declinist who saw decay in every sign of change.

Adjective

Relating to or expressing the belief that something is in decline.

The essay takes a declinist view of modern politics.