Executionist vs. Executioner

Executionistnoun

(historical) A supporter of executionism.

Executionernoun

An official person who carries out the capital punishment of a criminal.

Executionernoun

(archaic) Executor.

Executionernoun

A hit man, especially being in some organization.

Executionernoun

One who executes; an executer.

Executionernoun

One who puts to death in conformity to legal warrant, as a hangman.

Executionernoun

an official who inflicts capital punishment in pursuit of a warrant

Executioner

An executioner, also known as a hangman or headsman, is an official who carries out a sentence of capital punishment on a legally condemned person.