existentialist

UK
/ˌɛɡzɪˈstɛnʃəlɪst/
US
/ˌɛɡzɪˈstɛnʃəlɪst/

Translations

existentialistnoun
existentialists
pl
UK
/ˌɛɡ.zɪˈstɛn.ʃə.lɪst/
US
/ˌɛɡ.zɪˈstɛn.ʃə.lɪst/
The existentialist questioned the meaning of life.
Экзистенциалист задавался вопросом о смысле жизни.
Synonyms
existential philosopher
existentialistadjective
more existentialist
Comp.
most existentialist
Super.
UK
/ˌɛɡzɪˈstɛnʃəlɪst/
US
/ˌɛɡzɪˈstɛnʃəlɪst/
The novel explores existentialist themes.
Роман исследует экзистенциалистские темы.

Definitions

existentialistnoun
A person who adheres to the philosophy of existentialism, which emphasizes individual freedom, choice, and responsibility.
The existentialist often contemplates the meaning of life and the role of personal choice in shaping one's destiny.
existentialistadjective
Relating to or characteristic of existentialism, a philosophical theory that emphasizes individual existence, freedom, and choice.
Her existentialist perspective on life led her to question the meaning of her daily routines.
Concerned with or focused on human existence, especially as a philosophical problem involving freedom and personal meaning.
The novel’s existentialist themes revolve around the protagonist’s search for authentic existence.