Raison d'être

noun

/ˌɹeɪzɒ̃ ˈdɛtɹə/

Definitions

1.nounReason for being. The claimed reason for the existence of something or someone; the sole or ultimate purpose of something or someone. (literally "reason to be")

"Surfing became his raison d’être."

Synonyms

purpose reason cause causal causally causation causative causality score again

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