fatalist
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/ˈfeɪtəlɪst/
belief in fate
Etymology
Etymology Information
'fatalist' originates from the Latin word 'fatalis,' where 'fatum' meant 'fate.'
Historical Evolution
'fatalist' changed from the French word 'fataliste' and eventually became the modern English word 'fatalist'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'one who believes in fate,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who believes that all events are predetermined and therefore inevitable.
As a fatalist, she believed that everything was meant to happen.
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Last updated: 2025/04/20 22:25