panamist

/pəˈnæmɪst/

Definitions

1. noun

A supporter of the construction of the Panama Canal, especially in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

“The group of panamists lobbied the government to provide financial support for the canal’s construction.”

Synonyms

  • canal proponent
  • canal supporter

Antonyms

  • canal detractor
  • canal opponent