extirpator

/ˌɛksˌtɪrˈpeɪtər/

Definitions

1. noun

One that extirpates, especially an animal or plant species that removes or eradicates another species from an area or region.

“The introduction of invasive species was attributed to the extirpator actions of a careless traveler.”

Synonyms

  • exterminator
  • species eradicator

Antonyms

  • conservationist
  • ecological preserver