der Putschist
Translation
putschist, coup plotter, rebel
Examples
Der Putschist wurde verhaftet.
The putschist was arrested.
Die Putschisten planten den Umsturz.
The putschists planned the overthrow.
Grammar Patterns
a/the putschist (as a subject or object) The putschist was arrested.
Similar Words
der Rebell (rebel), der Aufrührer (insurgent), der Verschwörer (conspirator)
Etymology
From 'Putsch' (coup d'état) + '-ist' (a person who does something). 'Putsch' itself comes from Swiss German for 'knock' or 'thrust'.
Memory Tips
Imagine someone trying to 'push' the government out of power. 'Putsch' sounds like 'push'.