nihilism

Definitions


[ˈnʌɪ(h)ɪlɪz(ə)m], (Noun)

Definitions:
- the rejection of all religious and moral principles, in the belief that life is meaningless
(e.g: they condemned the show for its cynicism and nihilism)


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Origin:
early 19th century: from Latin nihil ‘nothing’ + -ism




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