survivalist
Definition
Noun: A person who focuses on preparing for and ensuring their own survival, or the survival of their group, in the event of a major disaster or societal collapse. This typically involves learning practical skills, stockpiling supplies, and often adopting a self-reliant lifestyle.
Usage
The term describes an individual whose mindset and actions are oriented toward emergency preparedness and self-sufficiency. * He became a survivalist after studying history and seeing how quickly civilizations can falter. * The survivalist stored enough food and water to last his family for six months. * Many survivalists practice skills like hunting, fishing, and first aid.
Advanced Usage
- As a modifier: The word can be used attributively to describe related concepts.
- She follows a survivalist philosophy that emphasizes adaptability.
- They attended a survivalist training camp to learn wilderness skills.
Variants and Related Words
- Survivalism (noun): The ideology or practice of being a survivalist.
- His interest in survivalism began when he was a teenager.
- Survive (verb): To continue to live or exist, especially in spite of danger or hardship.
- Survival (noun): The state or fact of continuing to live or exist, typically in spite of difficult conditions.
Synonyms
- Prepper
- Self-reliance advocate
- Emergency preparedness enthusiast
Related Idioms and Phrases
- To have a survivalist mentality: To possess a mindset focused on preparedness and overcoming adversity.
- After getting lost in the mountains once, he developed a real survivalist mentality.
Noun
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someone who tries to insure their personal survival or the survival of their group or nation
