What does determinist mean?
A person who believes that all events are the inevitable result of prior causes and that human decisions and actions are therefore predetermined. A determinist is someone who thinks that everything that happens is the result of causes and is therefore predetermined.
Example
"The philosopher was a determinist and believed that human behavior was entirely the result of environmental factors."
Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.