retributionist
/ˌrɛtrɪˈbjuːʃ(ə)nɪst/ /ˌrɛtrɪˈbjuːʃənɪst/noun
1 Theology. A person who believes in the doctrine of retribution (especially eternal punishment for sinners) after death. Compare retribution. Now historical and rare.
2A believer in retributive justice; = retributivist.
Origin
Early 19th century. From retribution + -ist.
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