Definition of accidentalist in English:
accidentalist
noun ˌaksɪˈdɛnt(ə)lɪst
A person who believes that events occur (either generally, or in a particular context) as a result of chance or contingency rather than viewing them as preordained or attributable to a single definite cause.
adjective ˌaksɪˈdɛnt(ə)lɪst
Designating a theory or belief that events occur as the result of chance or contingency; of or relating to such a theory or belief.
Origin
Early 19th century; earliest use found in Morning Watch. From accidental + -ist.
Definition of accidentalist in US English:
accidentalist
nounˌaksɪˈdɛnt(ə)lɪst
A person who believes that events occur (either generally, or in a particular context) as a result of chance or contingency rather than viewing them as preordained or attributable to a single definite cause.
adjectiveˌaksɪˈdɛnt(ə)lɪst
Designating a theory or belief that events occur as the result of chance or contingency; of or relating to such a theory or belief.
Origin
Early 19th century; earliest use found in Morning Watch. From accidental + -ist.