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Definition of variolist in US English:

variolist

noun

rare, historical

  • A person who performs or advocates variolation, specifically one opposed to cowpox inoculation.

Origin

Late 18th century; earliest use found in The Gentleman's Magazine. From variola + -ist.

Pronunciation

variolist

/vəˈrʌɪəlɪst/