Definitions

1. noun

A member of a Russian revolutionary group that sought to overthrow the Russian monarchy, especially one that participated in the Decembrist uprising of 1825.

“The historian studied the lives of the Decembrists and their impact on Russian history.”

2. noun

A person who advocates or supports democratic or revolutionary ideas and policies.

“The young decembrist leader rallied her fellow students to protest the government’s authoritarian regime.”