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nihilist

/ˈnaɪ.ɪl.ɪst/ noun · British & US
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What does nihilist mean?

noun

A person who believes that life has no inherent meaning, purpose, or value, and that the search for meaning is therefore futile. A person who rejects all religious and moral principles.

Example

"The philosopher was a nihilist, believing that life was devoid of any inherent meaning."

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