eternalist

/ɛtərˈnælɪst/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who believes in eternalism, the philosophical theory that time is an illusion and all moments in time exist simultaneously.

“The eternalist’s argument challenged the traditional notion of a linear timeline.”

2. noun

A person who believes in the eternal nature of the soul or spirit.

“The eternalist’s concept of the afterlife was a central theme in the ancient mythology.”

3. adjective

Lasting or existing forever; eternal.

“The eternalist view of time emphasizes its endless and infinite nature.”

Synonyms

  • eternalist
  • eternist

Antonyms

  • finitist
  • temporalist