miraculist

/ˌmɪrəˈkɪjulɪst/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who attributes miraculous powers or events to a particular cause or agent, especially a divine or supernatural one.

“The 18th-century historian was accused of being a miraculist for his unorthodox views on the causes of the plague.”

2. noun

A believer in miracles.

“The theologian’s arguments for the existence of miracles were criticized by a group of skeptics who called themselves miraculists.”

Synonyms

  • divine intervener
  • miracle worker
  • supernaturalist

Antonyms

  • atheist
  • materialist
  • skeptical