Meaning of the word determinism in English

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determinism

US /dɪˈtɝː.mə.nɪ.zəm/
UK /dɪˈtɜː.mɪ.nɪ.zəm/
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Noun

the philosophical belief that all events, including human actions, are ultimately determined by causes regarded as external to the will

Example:
The debate between free will and determinism has lasted for centuries.
Economic determinism suggests that financial structures shape society.