apocalyptist

apocalyptist
/euh pok"euh lip'tist/, n.
1. a writer of apocalyptic literature.
2. a person who adheres to the teachings of apocalyptic literature concerning the signs and events preceding the end of the world.
3. a person who holds to any teachings that predict a catastrophic end to the world.
[1825-35; APOCALYPT(IC) + -IST]

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