existentialism
noun/ɛɡˌzɪstɛnʃəˈlɪzəm/
Frequency rank: #18,813 most common English word
Meaning
A philosophical movement that emphasizes individual existence, freedom, and personal responsibility in finding meaning in life.
Example sentence
Her philosophy professor spent the entire lecture explaining existentialism and its focus on individual freedom.
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