Nihilist
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈnaɪ.(h)ɪl.ɪst/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Nihilist is a noun meaning (philosophy, religion) A person who accepts or champions nihilism.
Meaning
(philosophy, religion) A person who accepts or champions nihilism.
More Meanings
- An absolute skeptic; a person who believes in the truth of nothing.
Example Sentences
“Promortalists recognize and seek to minimize suffering rather than embrace misanthropy and amorality,” Keneally says, noting that the writings attributed to Bartkus indicate he rejected the “sociopath[ic]” tendencies of nihilists” in a May 2025 forum post. […] According to the ISD report, the disorganized and ever-changing nature of nihilist ideologies makes it harder to understand and counter.
Word Forms
- nihilists
Synonyms for nihilist
Depending on context, synonyms include anarchist, syndicalist.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include anarchist, syndicalist, nihilianist, antinihilist, eliminativist, negativist.
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