Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

creationist

Noun

/krēˈāSHənəst/

Definition

A person who believes in the theory of creationism, which is the religious belief that life, the Earth, and the universe were created by a divine being.

Examples

The creationist movement gained momentum in the 20th century as a response to the theory of evolution.
Many creationists advocate for teaching creationism alongside evolution in schools.

Meaning

Creationists hold that the origin of the universe and life is best explained by an intelligent cause, rather than by natural processes like evolution.