A person who believes in fate is called?

1. Atheist
2. Fatalist
3. Optimist
4. Illusionist

A fatalist is someone who believes that all events are predetermined by fate and are therefore inevitable. This term directly describes a belief in destiny or a preordained future. An atheist lacks belief in a deity, an optimist is hopeful, and an illusionist is a performer of magic tricks or someone under a misconception.