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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

essentialist

/ɛsˈɛnʃəlɪst/ noun · British & US
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What does essentialist mean?

noun

A person who believes that certain qualities or characteristics are essential to a particular thing or group. A person who advocates for the idea that something is essential or necessary.

Example

"The essentialist argued that a good leader must possess certain qualities, such as integrity and compassion."

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