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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Some are joining survivalist communities, canning food—and buying guns. 22. —

Michael Luo, The New Yorker, 17 Dec. 2024 In real life, Mathews, a Mormon survivalist, had formed the splinter group The Order after splitting with the neo-Nazi Aryan Nation, disappointed the latter group wasn’t advancing its agenda quickly enough. —

Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2024 One of the werewolves is Wesley’s neighbor, a survivalist blowhard who prepares for supermoon night by painting his face with red, white, and blue warpaint. —

Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 7 Dec. 2024 Come for the survivalist Schadenfreude and stay for the stunning blindsides. —

Laura Bradley, Vulture, 22 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for survivalist