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nihilist

noun

Meaning

A person who believes that nothing in the universe has inherent value or meaning, and who rejects all traditional moral principles and social customs.

Examples

The character in the novel was a disillusioned nihilist, convinced that all human endeavors were pointless.
As a young man, he flirted with nihilist philosophy, questioning the purpose of existence.

Synonyms: skeptic, cynic, pessimist, anarchist

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nihilist (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈnaɪ(h)ɪlɪst/

Definition

A person who believes that nothing in the universe has inherent value or meaning, and who rejects all traditional moral principles and social customs.

Examples

The character in the novel was a disillusioned nihilist, convinced that all human endeavors were pointless.
As a young man, he flirted with nihilist philosophy, questioning the purpose of existence.
Her art was often described as a form of protest, a visual expression of her nihilist outlook.

How to Use nihilist

nihilist about (prepositional phrase): Holding nihilist views concerning a specific subject. — "He was nihilist about the future of politics."

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