A person who supports or advocates for consolidation, especially the combining of separate organizations, territories, or governments into one unified entity.
From consolidation (from Latin consolidare, 'to make solid') + -ist (suffix meaning 'one who practices or advocates'). The term emerged in political and organizational contexts in the 19th century.
Consolidationists played key roles in American history—supporters of stronger federal government during the founding era believed in consolidating state powers into a unified nation, literally shaping how we govern today.
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