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teleologist

/ˌtɛliˈɒlədʒɪst/ noun · British & US
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What does teleologist mean?

noun

A person who believes in or advocates the doctrine of teleology, which is the study of the purpose or design of things. A teleologist is someone who seeks to understand the ultimate goal or end of a particular process or system.

Example

"The philosopher was a teleologist who believed that the universe had a predetermined purpose."

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