existentialist

noun
UK: /ˌeɡzɪˈstenʃəlɪst/
US: /ˌeɡzɪˈstenʃəlɪst/

  1. A person who believes in existentialism, emphasizing individual freedom and responsibility.

    1. The existentialist finds meaning in creating their own purpose.
    2. As an existentialist, she believed everyone should make their own choices.

Synonyms

individualist existential
existentialist adjective

  1. Relating to or characteristic of existentialism; focusing on individual existence, freedom, and choice.

    1. His book has an existentialist theme.
    2. The movie was praised for its existentialist perspective on life's meaning.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "existentialist" is /ˌeɡzɪˈstenʃəlɪst/ in British English and /ˌeɡzɪˈstenʃəlɪst/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "existentialist": individualist, existential.

Example usage of "existentialist": "The existentialist finds meaning in creating their own purpose.". More examples on the page.