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existentialism

/ɛksɪˈstɛnʃəlɪzəm/ noun · British & US
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What does existentialism mean?

noun

A philosophical movement that emphasizes individual existence, freedom, and choice, often focusing on the human condition and the search for meaning in life.

Example

"The existentialist themes in Camus' 'The Stranger' explore the absurdity of human existence and the search for meaning in a seemingly meaningless world."

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