1. a person who believes that individuals create their own essence through their choices and actions, and that existence precedes essence
Usage: philosophy

1. relating to or characteristic of existentialism or existentialists
Usage: philosophy

Examples

• Jean-Paul Sartre was a famous existentialist philosopher.
• The existentialist movement emerged in Europe during the mid-20th century.
• She adopted an existentialist view that we are responsible for our own choices.
• Existentialist literature often explores themes of freedom and anxiety.
• His existentialist philosophy emphasizes personal responsibility and authenticity.
• The novel reflects existentialist concerns about meaning and identity.