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nihilists

/ˈnaɪ.ɪlɪsts/ noun · British & US
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What does nihilists mean?

noun

A person who believes that life has no inherent meaning, purpose, or value, and that actions are motivated by personal or social preference rather than any objective moral standard.

Example

"The philosopher was a nihilist who rejected the idea of objective truth."

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