futurist

//ˈfjuːtʃərɪst//
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Noun

futuristSingular
futuristsPlural
1

A person who studies or predicts the future, especially by examining current social and technological trends.

The futurist predicted that electric cars would become mainstream within a decade.

2

An adherent of Futurism, an early 20th-century artistic and social movement that emphasized speed, technology, and modernity.

The futurists celebrated the beauty of machines and the energy of modern life.

Adjective

futuristCanonical form
1

Relating to a vision of the future, especially one involving advanced technology or design.

The architect presented a futurist design for the new city center.