existentialist
|ex-is-ten-tial-ist|
/ˌɛɡzɪˈstɛnʃəlɪst/
individual existence
Etymology
'existentialist' originates from the Latin word 'existentia,' meaning 'existence,' combined with the suffix '-ist,' denoting an adherent or advocate.
'Existentialist' evolved from the French word 'existentialiste,' which was used in the early 20th century to describe followers of existentialism.
Initially, it referred to those who studied existence, but it evolved to specifically denote followers of existentialism.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who adheres to the philosophy of existentialism, which emphasizes individual existence, freedom, and choice.
Jean-Paul Sartre was a well-known existentialist.
Synonyms
Adjective 1
relating to or characteristic of existentialism, a philosophical theory or approach.
The existentialist themes in the novel were profound.
Synonyms
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