absurdist

/əbˈsɜːd.əst/

UK: /əbˈsɜːd.əst/

ƏBSꞫːD · əst (2 syllables)

English Noun
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Definition

An advocate of absurdism, in particular a writer of absurd topics.

Etymology

From absurd + -ist.

Example Sentences

  • "The basic assumptions of our way of life as we traditionally justified it are being questioned by that revolt of the young absurdists."
  • "But Mr. Albert was a leader of the Yippies, inasmuch as there were leaders, from before the formal hatching of the self-styled gang of political absurdists in January 1968 until they faded away after Vietnam."
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