cataclysmist

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Synonyms: cataclysmic, cataclysms, cataclysmus

Antonyms: cataclysmic, cataclysms, cataclysmus

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|historical|geology}} Someone who believes that the major [[geological]] [[phenomenon|phenomena]] were produced by [[cataclysm]]s (sudden violent events)<!--as opposed to, for example, erosion--><ref>{{R:Webster 1913}}</ref>.
2. {{rfdef|en}}<!--more general term, like a catastrophist, someone who believes e.g. society will break down suddenly and not slowly?-->

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