Restitutionist
/ˌrɛstɪˈtjuːʃ(ə)nɪst/ /ˌrɛstɪˈtʃuːʃ(ə)nɪst/Now rare
noun
1 Theology (chiefly US ). A person who holds some form of the doctrine of the ‘restitution of all things’; a restorationist.
2A person who advocates restitution, especially of property. Formerly also: †a person who makes restitution of another's property.
adjective
1Of or relating to Restitutionists; advocating belief in the ‘restitution of all things’.
2Advocating restitution, especially as an essential aspect of justice.
Origin
Late 18th century. From restitution + -ist.
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