Extinctionist

Pronunciation: /ˈɪkstɪŋktˈaɪoʊˈnɪst/

Extinctionist (noun)

  1. a person who believes that certain animals should become extinct.
  2. a person who supports the idea that humans should become extinct.

Examples

  • The extinctionist argued for the protection of endangered species.
  • An extinctionist often campaigns for wildlife conservation.

Common collocations: wildlife conservation, endangered species, voluntary extinction, reduce human impact

Synonyms of Extinctionist

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Extinctionist

  • someone who works to protect species