A person who believes that all events are predetermined by fate and that humans cannot change their destiny.
From 'fatalism' plus the agent noun suffix '-ist' (one who believes or practices). The term emerged in philosophical writing to describe adherents of fatalistic philosophy.
Fatalists make fascinating historical figures because many of them lived with incredible courage—if everything's fated anyway, you might as well act boldly. Some of the most daring explorers and warriors have been fatalists, which shows how belief in fate can paradoxically make you braver.
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