What's Trending Now
More Trending Words
ascensionist
noun
as·cen·sion·ist
\-ch(ə)nə̇st\
Definition of ascensionist
-s
1 : one that makes ascensions or ascents a balloon ascensionist
2 often capitalized : one of a group of 19th century Christians that prepared for the coming of Christ, the end of the world, and the ascension of the faithful; specifically : millerite
From the M-W Editors
There's more!
Love words? You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.
Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:
- More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
- Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
- Advanced search features
- Ad free!
Seen and Heard
What made you want to look up ascensionist? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Writing? Check your grammar now!