destructionist

[ dih-struhk-shuh-nist ]

noun

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

destructionist

/ dɪˈstrʌkʃənɪst /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of destructionist¹

First recorded in 1800–10; destruction + -ist

Example Sentences

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.

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