annihilationist

annihilationist
Destructionist De*struc"tion*ist, n. 1. One who delights in destroying that which is valuable; one whose principles and influence tend to destroy existing institutions; a destructive. [1913 Webster]

2. (Theol.) One who believes in the final destruction or complete annihilation of the wicked; -- called also {annihilationist}. --Shipley. [1913 Webster]


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