"exister" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: existers [plural]
Etymology: exist + -er Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|exist|er|id2=agent noun}} exist + -er Head templates: {{en-noun}} exister (plural existers)
  1. (philosophy) One who exists. Categories (topical): Philosophy

Inflected forms

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