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Meaning of nihilism

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

nihilism

Pronunciation:/ˈnaɪ.(h)ɪ.lɪ.z(ə)m//ˈnaɪ.əˌlɪ.z(ə)m/

noun

Definitions

  1. (usually uncountable) The view that all endeavours are devoid of objective meaning.

    Synonyms:existential nihilism
  2. (usually uncountable) The rejection of, or opposition to, religious beliefs, (inherent or objective) moral principles, legal rules, etc., often due to the view that life is meaningless (sense 1).

    Synonyms:moral nihilism
  3. (usually uncountable) The rejection of non-proven or non-rationalized assertions in the social and political spheres of society.

  4. A delusion that oneself or the world, or parts thereof, have ceased to exist.