"demolitionist" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: demolitionists [plural]
Etymology: demolition + -ist Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|demolition|ist}} demolition + -ist Head templates: {{en-noun}} demolitionist (plural demolitionists)
  1. One who carries out demolition. Categories (topical): Occupations, People

Inflected forms

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