Definition of preparationist in English:
preparationist
noun ˌprɛpəˈreɪʃ(ə)nɪst
1A person who favours military preparedness. Now chiefly historical.
2Chiefly North American History. A Puritan who believed that individuals could and should actively prepare themselves for salvation by means of a period of humbling submission to God's law.
adjective ˌprɛpəˈreɪʃ(ə)nɪst
Of or relating to preparationists or their beliefs.
Origin
Early 20th century. From preparation + -ist.
Definition of preparationist in US English:
preparationist
nounˌprɛpəˈreɪʃ(ə)nɪst
1A person who favours military preparedness. Now chiefly historical.
2Chiefly North American History. A Puritan who believed that individuals could and should actively prepare themselves for salvation by means of a period of humbling submission to God's law.
adjectiveˌprɛpəˈreɪʃ(ə)nɪst
Of or relating to preparationists or their beliefs.
Origin
Early 20th century. From preparation + -ist.