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Definition raison d’être in American English

raison d’être noun

[countable] noun
/reɪzoʊn ˈdetrə/
1

the reason why something exists or is considered to be important

Example

Sharing problems with others is the group's raison d'être.

Synonyms and related words
feature priority element
2

the main purpose of someone's life

Example

Taking care of her grandchildren seemed to be her whole raison d'être.

Synonyms and related words
purpose role goal
Definition raison d’être in American English