survivalist

survivalist
survivalism, n.
/seuhr vuy"veuh list/, n.
a person who makes preparations to survive a widespread catastrophe, as an atomic war or anarchy, esp. by storing food and weapons in a safe place.
[1965-70; SURVIVAL + -IST]

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