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Existentialist

//ɛɡzɪsˈtɛnt͡ʃʰələst// adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of or pertaining to existentialism.
Adjective
  1. 1
    relating to or involving existentialism wordnet
Noun
  1. 1
    A person who adheres to the philosophy of existentialism.
  2. 2
    a philosopher who emphasizes freedom of choice and personal responsibility but who regards human existence in a hostile universe as unexplainable wordnet

Etymology

Etymology 1

From French existentialiste, equivalent to existential + -ist.

Etymology 2

From French existentialiste, equivalent to existential + -ist.

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