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Meaning of
nihilism
in English
nihilism
us
//naɪˈhɪlɪzəm//
uk
//nɪˈhɪlɪz(ə)m//
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Definitions
Noun
a
belief
that
life
lacks
objective
meaning
The
philosopher's
writings
expressed
a
deep
nihilism
about
the
human
condition
.
rejection
of
moral
,
religious
principles
;
no
inherent
value
The
spread
of
nihilism
led
to
a
decline
in
traditional
moral
values
.
dismissal
of
unproven
social
,
political
claims
The
philosopher
argued
that
nihilism
is
a
necessary
step
towards
intellectual
honesty
.
Compounds / Phrases
existential nihilism
moral nihilism