survivalist

survivalist Definition

sur·viv·al·ist (-ist)

noun

someone strongly determined to survive
a person who takes measures, as storing food and weapons, living in a wilderness, etc., to ensure survival after an expected economic collapse, nuclear war, etc.

survivalist Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

philosopher: THOMAS PAINE AND ARTHUR FINDLAY From now on let's follow the survivalist philosophers ( thinkers ) and not the priests ( believers ).
theme: Back when the site first started it might well have had a ' grittier ' and survivalist theme to it.
strategy: The critical opponents of the survivalist strategy pointed out its hidden business related aspect and criticized its pretended attitude.

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