reviˈsionism noun

reviˈsionist noun

1. An advocate of revision (eg of a treaty, of established doctrines, etc)
2. A Communist favouring modification of stricter orthodox Communism and evolution, rather than revolution, as a means of achieving world domination
3. (a derogatory name for) a Communist who does not hold to what some other Communist considers to be orthodox Communism (also loosely and figurative)
4. A reviser of the Bible

revīˈsory adjective

Revised Version noun

An English translation of the Bible issued 1881–5 (Apocrypha 1895), further revised 1946–52 (Revised Standard Version)

revising barrister noun

Till 1918, a barrister appointed to revise the parliamentary voters' roll