1. a person who believes in annihilationism, the doctrine that the wicked will be completely destroyed rather than suffer eternal punishment
Usage: theological

Examples

• The annihilationist argued that eternal torment contradicts God’s mercy.
• Many annihilationists cite biblical passages about destruction of the wicked.
• The debate between traditionalists and annihilationists continues in theological circles.
• As an annihilationist, she believed the unsaved would simply cease to exist.
• The pastor’s annihilationist views were controversial in his denomination.
• Annihilationists reject the concept of hell as eternal conscious torment.