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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