existentialist

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- \-list\
- /ˌeɡ.zɪˈsten.ʃəl.ɪ.zəm/

- US Pronunciation
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- \-list\

Definitions of existentialist word

noun existentialist A person who adheres to the philosophy of existentialism. 1
noun existentialist existential thinker 1
adjective existentialist self-determinist 1
countable noun existentialist An existentialist is a person who agrees with the philosophy of existentialism. 0
adjective existentialist If you describe a person or their philosophy as existentialist, you mean that their beliefs are based on existentialism. 0
adjective existentialist Of or pertaining to existentialism. 0

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Parts of speech for Existentialist

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existentialist popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for existentialist

noun existentialist

nihilist — total rejection of established laws and institutions.

adjective existentialist

nihilistic — of or believing in nihilism, or the total rejection of established laws and institutions: An exhibition of nihilistic art—now there's an oxymoron!
negativistic — a negative or pessimistic attitude.

All 3 Synonyms of existentialist

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