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Definition of dismantler

dismantler

/dɪsˈmænt.lɚ/
dis · man · tler
Plural:dismantlers
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• noun

1

A person, business, or machine that takes apart structures, vehicles, or machinery, often to salvage reusable parts or recycle materials.

Example

"The damaged car was sold to an automotive dismantler so its working engine components could be salvaged."

2

One who systematically breaks down, abolishes, or deconstructs an established system, organization, or ideology.

Example

"Historians often view the reformist leader as a chief dismantler of the country's outdated bureaucratic institutions."

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• Rhymes for dismantler

• Nearby Words

dismalness
dismantle
dismantlement
dismantler
dismay
dismayed
dismayingly

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dismantler. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dismantler
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