Pronunciation: /sərˈvaɪ.vəl.ɪst/
noun a person who is prepared to survive in the wilderness or during a disaster
A1 A survivalist is someone who is prepared for emergencies.
A2 The survivalist packed a backpack with supplies for the camping trip.
B1 The survivalist knew how to start a fire without matches.
B2 As a survivalist, she had extensive knowledge of edible plants in the wilderness.
C1 The survivalist had honed his skills in bushcraft and wilderness survival techniques.
C2 The survivalist was able to navigate through the dense forest using only a map and compass.
adjective relating to or characteristic of survivalists
A1 He is a survivalist camper who knows how to start a fire without matches.
A2 She has survivalist skills like building a shelter in the wilderness.
B1 The survivalist group was well-prepared for any emergency situation.
B2 The survivalist training program taught participants how to forage for food in the wild.
C1 The survivalist mentality of always being prepared for the worst served him well in times of crisis.
C2 Her survivalist instincts kicked in when she found herself lost in the mountains.
formal The survivalist was well-prepared with a fully-stocked shelter and supplies.
informal My uncle considers himself a survivalist and is always talking about doomsday scenarios.
slang Some people think survivalists are a bit extreme, but they just like being ready for anything.
figurative In the business world, the successful entrepreneur is like a survivalist, always adapting to changing conditions.
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