Meaning of the word fatalist in English

What does fatalist mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

fatalist

US /ˈfeɪ.t̬əl.ɪst/
UK /ˈfeɪ.təl.ɪst/

Noun

someone who believes that people cannot change the way events will happen and that events, especially bad ones, cannot be avoided:

Example:
"I'm not a fatalist ," she said. "I'm a realist."