2. (Eng. Hist.) One of a body of men appointed by the army,
in Cromwell's time, to look after their interests; --
called also {adjutators}. --Clarendon.
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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
Agitator — Ag i*ta tor, n. [L.] 1. One who agitates; one who stirs up or excites others; as, political reformers and agitators. [1913 Webster] 2. (Eng. Hist.) One of a body of men appointed by the army, in Cromwell s time, to look after their interests;… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Agitator — is a term for a person that actively supports some ideology or movement with speeches and especially actions.English AgitatorsIn the English speaking world, the term first referred to men who were elected to present complaints of army soldiers,… … Wikipedia
