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Definition existential in British English

existential adjective

adjective
/ˌeɡzɪˈstenʃ(ə)l/
1

an existential danger threatens the very existence of something

Example

The existential threat of climate change has given rise to many new security worries.

Example

Europe is in the midst of an existential crisis, but it cannot and will not fail.

Example

existential angst/despair

Synonyms and related words
existence lifetime life
Definition existential in British English