Destinist

/ˈdɛstənɪst/ noun

Definition

A person who believes in destinism; someone who thinks fate or destiny determines all outcomes.

Etymology

From 'destinism' plus the agentive suffix '-ist,' meaning 'one who believes in or practices.' Follows the standard English pattern of philosophy-noun to philosopher-noun.

Kelly Says

A destinist is rarer in conversation than a 'fatalist,' but the term reveals how language lets us label philosophical positions—and labeling something makes it feel more 'real' and legitimate.

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