existentialist
ˌɛɡzɪˈstɛnʃəlɪst
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Definition of existentialist - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
philosophyTECH.related to the philosophy of existentialismTECH.
  • Her existentialist views influenced her writing.
existential nihilistic
2.
individualismTECH.emphasizing individual existence and choiceTECH.
  • Her existentialist viewpoint focuses on personal freedom and decision..
existential individualistic

Noun

philosophyTECH.philosopher focusing on freedom and responsibilityTECH.
  • The existentialist challenged the notion of predetermined fate.
existential philosopher thinker
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Expressions with existentialist

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person supporting or promoting existentialist anarchism
She is an existentialist anarchist and writes about freedom.
thinker exploring life's meaning in an indifferent world
The existentialist philosopher questioned the purpose of human existence.
20th-century movement focusing on individual freedom and responsibility
Existentialist philosophy challenges traditional beliefs about human nature.

Origin of existentialist

French, existential (pertaining to existence) + -ist (one who practices)

Terms with existentialist included in their meaning

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philosophy
related to Søren Kierkegaard or his existentialist philosophy
politics
person supporting or promoting existentialist anarchism

Examples of existentialist in a sentence

  • His existentialist approach to life puzzled his friends.
  • His existentialist beliefs shaped his art.
  • The novel explores existentialist themes.
  • An existentialist often questions the meaning of life.
  • Existentialists debate the concept of free will.

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  1. French:existentialiste, ...
  2. German:existentialistisch, Existentialist, ...
  3. Italian:esistenzialista, ...
  4. Spanish:existencialista, ...
  5. Portuguese:existencialista, existencial, ...
  6. Chinese:存在主义的, 存在主义者, ...
  7. Japanese:実存主義の, 実存主義者, ...
  8. Arabic:وُجُودِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:אֶקְזִיסְטֶנְצִיָּאלִיסְטִי, פִילוֹסוֹף הַמִּתְמַקֵּד בְּחֹפֶשׁ וְאַחְרָיוּת, ...
  10. Russian:экзистенциальный, экзистенциалист, ...
  11. Ukrainian:екзистенційний, екзистенціаліст, ...
  12. Hindi:अस्तित्ववादी, अस्तित्वपरक, ...
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