nihilists

Meanings

• noun

  People who believe that life is meaningless and that nothing has any intrinsic value.

  - "The group of nihilists gathered to discuss their belief in the absence of any inherent meaning or value."
  - "His nihilistic views led him to reject all forms of morality and religion."

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Variants

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nihilism , nihilisms , nihilist , nihilistic , nihilists

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Etymology

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Derived from the Latin word 'nihil,' meaning 'nothing.'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'nihilist' was popularized in the 19th century by philosophers such as Friedrich Nietzsche and Søren Kierkegaard.

2. Nihilism is sometimes confused with nihilisticism, which refers to the artistic and literary expression of nihilistic ideas.

3. The term 'nihilist' is also used metaphorically to describe people who reject or deny certain beliefs or values.

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Related Concepts

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1. Existentialism: A philosophical movement that emphasizes individual existence and freedom, and the belief that life has no inherent meaning.

2. Absurdism: A philosophical and literary movement that emphasizes the inherent meaninglessness and absurdity of life.

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Culture

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The term 'nihilist' was popularized in the 19th century, particularly in European literature and philosophy. Nihilists are often associated with anarchism and rejection of established societal norms.

How to Memorize "nihilists"

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   - Imagine a group of people sitting in a dimly lit room, wearing black clothing and discussing the meaninglessness of life.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'nihilist' with the image of a person wearing a black cloak and carrying a skull.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'nihilist' comes from the Latin word 'nihil,' which means 'nothing.'

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