Demolitionist

/ˌdɛməˈlɪʃənɪst/ noun

Definition

A specialist or expert in demolition; a person who professionally demolishes buildings or structures.

Etymology

From 'demolition' + the suffix '-ist' (one who practices a profession or skill). This creates a professional title similar to 'architect' or 'engineer,' but for the destruction side.

Kelly Says

Demolitionist is the cool technical term for someone who blows up buildings—it makes the job sound like a specialty requiring expertise, which it absolutely does, turning destruction into a respectable profession.

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