existentialism C2 Topic:Philosophy & Reasoning US /ˌɛɡzəˈstɛn(t)ʃəˌlɪzəm/ UK /ˌɛɡzɪˈstɛnʃəlɪz(ə)m/ See IPA manual Meanings 1 noun a philosophical movement that emphasizes individual existence, freedom of choice, and responsibility for shaping one's life The lecture on existentialism focused on individual freedom, personal choice, and responsibility for giving life meaning. Etymology Formed from existential and -ism. Topics Philosophy & Reasoning External links Google Images Cambridge Dictionary Wiktionary # existentialism **Type:** Word **Level:** C2 **Part of speech:** noun **IPA (US):** /ˌɛɡzəˈstɛn(t)ʃəˌlɪzəm/ **IPA (UK):** /ˌɛɡzɪˈstɛnʃəlɪz(ə)m/ ## Meanings 1. a philosophical movement that emphasizes individual existence, freedom of choice, and responsibility for shaping one's life ## Examples - The lecture on existentialism focused on individual freedom, personal choice, and responsibility for giving life meaning. ## Etymology Formed from existential and -ism. ## Topics - Philosophy & Reasoning markdown