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survivalist (n.)

from 1882 in various senses, from survival + -ist. As "one who practices outdoor survival skills" (often in anticipation of apocalypse or in fear of government), attested by 1976 (in writings of Kurt Saxon).

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Definitions of survivalist from WordNet

survivalist (n.)
someone who tries to insure their personal survival or the survival of their group or nation;
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