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Meaning of nihilist
A nihilist is someone who believes that life is without objective meaning, purpose, or intrinsic value.
Etymology of nihilist
The word "nihilist" originates from the Latin "nihil," meaning "nothing," and the suffix "-ist," which forms a noun indicating a person who practices or advocates a particular doctrine or ideology.
The term "nihilist" was first used in the 18th century to describe a Russian revolutionary movement that rejected traditional authority and values.
Synonyms
pessimist
skeptic
cynic
fatalist
defeatist
skepticist
unbeliever
nonbeliever
agnostic
atheist
doubter
questioner
critic
detractor
dissenter
opponent
adversary
enemy
nihilistic
misanthrope
misanthropist
pessimistic
cynical
skeptical
doubtful
uncertain
unbelieving
faithless
godless
irreligious
unreligious
anticlerical
antireligious
Definitions
- A person who believes that life is without objective meaning, purpose, or intrinsic value.
- * A person who rejects the idea that life has any inherent or objective meaning, often leading to a rejection of traditional values and beliefs.
Usage Examples
- The philosopher's nihilistic views on life led him to question the existence of objective truth and morality.
- * She was accused of being a nihilist due to her rejection of traditional values and her belief that life is inherently meaningless.
Antonyms
optimist
idealist
believer
theist
deist
spiritualist
humanist
existentialist
absolutist
dogmatist
fundamentalist
traditionalist
conservative
enthusiast
aficionado
devotee
zealot
fanatic
evangelist
missionary
apostle