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Definition & Meaning of "fatalism"in English

Fatalism
01

the philosophical doctrine that all events are predetermined and humans cannot change them 

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Uncountable
Examples
Ancient Stoics embraced fatalism, believing the course of life was fixed. 
02

a passive or submissive attitude resulting from the belief that events are predetermined and inevitable 

Examples
Her fatalism made her accept setbacks without protest. 
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