restitutionist
noun,
often capitalized
res·ti·tu·tion·ist
\-sh(ə)nə̇st\
Definition of restitutionist
-s
: one who holds some form of religious doctrine based on the belief that everything is ultimately to be restored to its pristine form and purity : restorationist
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Origin and Etymology of restitutionist
restitution + -ist
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