survivalist
noun
sur·viv·al·ist
sər-ˈvī-və-list 
: a person who advocates or practices survivalism
especially
: one who has prepared to survive in the anarchy of an anticipated breakdown of society
survivalist
adjective
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That survivalist mentality is all but sure to result in fewer creative big swings onscreen.
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Chris Lee, Vulture, 20 Jan. 2025
Known for shows such as survivalist format Kompani Lauritzen (Celebrity Task Force), the biz decided to sell The Box directly, allowing execs to pitch direct to networks.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 20 Jan. 2025
Your objective is to send your survivalist supplies.
—Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 2 Jan. 2025
Some are joining survivalist communities, canning food—and buying guns.
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—Michael Luo, The New Yorker, 17 Dec. 2024
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Chris Lee, Vulture, 20 Jan. 2025
Known for shows such as survivalist format Kompani Lauritzen (Celebrity Task Force), the biz decided to sell The Box directly, allowing execs to pitch direct to networks.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 20 Jan. 2025
Your objective is to send your survivalist supplies.
—Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 2 Jan. 2025
Some are joining survivalist communities, canning food—and buying guns.
22.
—Michael Luo, The New Yorker, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Survivalist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/survivalist. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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