timonist

/tɪˈmɑːnɪst/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who is an adherent of Timon of Athens, a Greek philosopher, or an adherent of a philosophy based on the teachings of Timon.

“The professor explained that the student was a timonist, which influenced her views on the nature of reality.”

2. noun

In literary or philosophical contexts, a term used to describe someone who rejects traditional or conventional values.

“The character in the novel was portrayed as a timonist, questioning the societal norms and expectations.”

Synonyms

  • cynic
  • misanthrope

Antonyms

  • humanitarian
  • philanthropist