Definition

A person who is responsible for tearing down buildings or structures.

Example

The demolitionist carefully planned the destruction of the old warehouse.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new demolitionist in town?

Yeah, I saw an article about him; he seems really skilled.

I wonder what kind of projects he’s worked on before.

I bet he’s done some impressive work; demolishing buildings must be exciting!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Demolitionist → It is formed from "demolire" (from Latin, meaning to tear down) and the suffix "-ist" (meaning one who practices or is concerned with). A demolitionist is someone who practices tearing down structures.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'tears down' ('demolire') buildings — that's what a demolitionist does.

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