atomist
/ˈæt̬.ə.mɪst/
noun
- A person who believes in or supports the theory of atomism, especially in philosophy or science.
- As an atomist, she argued that all matter is composed of tiny particles.
- Modern atomists build on the work of early chemists and physicists.
- Democritus was one of the first atomists in ancient Greece.
- A person who views society or groups as collections of separate individuals rather than as unified wholes.
- Her critics called her an atomist for ignoring the needs of the community.
- Atomists in economics often argue for free markets with minimal regulation.
- The politician was an atomist who believed that government should focus on individual rights.