survivalism

[ser-vahy-vuhl-iz-uhm]

noun

1. the learning and practicing of skills for surviving in the outdoors or wilderness.

2. the policy of ensuring or focusing on the survival of one's own group, nation, etc., above that of others.

3. the practice of storing food, weapons, and other supplies in preparation for surviving a potential catastrophe, such as nuclear war or societal collapse.

Example Sentences

The bushcraft and survivalism business is currently booming.

From Slate

The show gave viewers a peek into what 30 days on a deserted island would be like and, for some, may have sparked a survivalism bug.

From Slate

Other channels have more of an emphasis on survivalism and home protection or produce dry educational videos.

From Slate

“Since the very beginning we negotiated the fact that any damage to the work that happened had to be for the character’s survivalism, either physical or psychological. I called Maurizio to ask him and he was really excited.”

From Los Angeles Times

He has separately likened Mr. Trump’s scandal survivalism to a scene from “The Princess Bride,” whose protagonist develops immunity to poison through consistent exposure.

From New York Times