survivalist
noun
sur·viv·al·ist
sər-ˈvī-və-list 
: a person who advocates or practices survivalism
especially
: one who has prepared to survive in the anarchy of an anticipated breakdown of society
survivalist
adjective
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The preview shows other amateur survivalists taking part in an ice cold plunge, some less than appetizing wilderness meals, and classic reality TV retching, while also managing a full blown… BEAR ALERT!
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Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Nov. 2025
The project blends survivalist horror with psychological thriller elements, examining how far people will go to survive when society collapses.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 2 Nov. 2025
Camping supplies: The idea of rugged individualism drives people to collect outdoor gear or survivalist tools.
—Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2025
Tracker season 3 Justin Hartley is back as survivalist Colter Shaw once again in Tracker season 3.
—Rebecca Aizin, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
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Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Nov. 2025
The project blends survivalist horror with psychological thriller elements, examining how far people will go to survive when society collapses.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 2 Nov. 2025
Camping supplies: The idea of rugged individualism drives people to collect outdoor gear or survivalist tools.
—Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2025
Tracker season 3 Justin Hartley is back as survivalist Colter Shaw once again in Tracker season 3.
—Rebecca Aizin, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
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“Survivalist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/survivalist. Accessed 7 Dec. 2025.
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