word
nihilism
NY-uh-liz-um
ˈnaɪhɪlɪzəmListen
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Syllable breakdown
nihilism
Dictionary meaning
The rejection of all religious and moral principles, believing life to be meaningless.
History and origin
Latin nihil (nothing).
Examples
- Nietzsche's works are often associated with nihilism, though he sought to overcome it.
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