Definition

The practice or belief in being prepared to survive disasters, including the potential collapse of society.

Example

Survivalism encourages people to stock up on supplies and learn essential skills for emergencies.

Conversation

Have you heard about survivalism?

Yeah, I think it's an interesting concept.

I read a book on it, and it really opened my eyes to being prepared for emergencies.

That makes sense; it's good to be aware of how to handle tough situations.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Survivalism is formed from "survive" (from Latin "supervivere", meaning to live beyond) and "-ism" (a suffix used to denote a practice or philosophy). The term refers to the practice or philosophy of preparing for and ensuring survival in adverse conditions.

Memory Tip

Think of 'living beyond' ('supervivere') and the '-ism' indicating a practice — survivalism is all about the practice of ensuring you can live through tough times.

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