Mythoclast (noun)
mith-oh-klast
A person who destroys or discredits a myth or myths.
Late 19th century; earliest use found in Saturday Review. From mytho- + -clast.
Example sentences
“We call him the town mythoclast, he’s well known for righting town history gone wrong.”
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