destructionist

American  

[dih-struhk-shuh-nist] / dɪˈstrʌk ʃə nɪst /

noun

1. an advocate of the destruction of an existing political institution or the like.

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destructionist British  

/ dɪˈstrʌkʃənɪst /

noun

1. a person who believes in destruction, esp of social institutions

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Etymology

Origin of destructionist

First recorded in 1800–10; destruction + -ist

Example Sentences

Since Molotov was tougher and more plainly destructionist than he had to be, the Russian helped Marshall make his point.

From Time Magazine Archive

The people regarded Bellomont as a sincere and ardent reformer, but the landed men and their following abused him as a meddler and destructionist.

From History of the Great American Fortunes, Vol. I Conditions in Settlement and Colonial Times by Gustavus, Myers

One who believes that eternal punishment consists in annihilation or extinction of being; a destructionist.

From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary by Webster, Noah

At the end of it the destructionist drove his hat on with a smack of his big palm and strode out, sullen but plainly convinced.

From King Spruce, A Novel by Day, Holman