objectivist
|ob-jec-tiv-ist|
/əbˈdʒɛktɪvɪst/
adhering to objectivism
Etymology
'objectivist' originates from the word 'objective,' which comes from the Latin 'objectivus,' meaning 'relating to an object.'
'objectivus' transformed into the French word 'objectif,' and eventually became the modern English word 'objective,' from which 'objectivist' is derived.
Initially, it meant 'relating to an object,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'adhering to objectivism.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who adheres to the philosophy of objectivism, which emphasizes objective reality and reason as the primary means of acquiring knowledge.
Ayn Rand was a well-known objectivist.
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Adjective 1
relating to or characteristic of objectivism or objectivists.
His objectivist views influenced his decision-making.
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