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Nihil: meaning, definitions and examples

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nihil

 

[ หˆnaษช.ษชl ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

philosophy

The belief that life is meaningless and that all values are baseless. Nihilism rejects the existence of objective moral truths and purpose in life.

Synonyms

cynicism, nihilistic, skepticism

Examples of usage

  • The philosophy of nihilism argues that there is no inherent meaning in life.
  • Nihilism challenges traditional beliefs about morality and purpose.
Context #2 | Noun

general

A total rejection of established laws and institutions. Nihilism can manifest as an extreme form of anarchy or rebellion against authority.

Synonyms

anarchy, radicalism, rebellion

Examples of usage

  • The character in the novel represents the destructive force of nihilism in society.
  • Nihilism as a political ideology seeks to dismantle existing power structures.

Translations

Translations of the word "nihil" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น nada

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅเค› เคจเคนเฅ€เค‚

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช nichts

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tidak ada

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝั–ั‰ะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ nic

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็„ก (ใ‚€)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rien

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ nada

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท hiรงbir ลŸey

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•„๋ฌด๊ฒƒ๋„ ์—†์Œ (์•„๋ฌด๊ฒƒ๋„ ์—†์Œ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู„ุง ุดูŠุก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nic

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ niฤ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ—  (wรบ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ niฤ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ ekkert

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตัˆั‚ะตาฃะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ แƒแƒคแƒ”แƒ แƒ˜ (araperi)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ heรง nษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ nada

Etymology

The term 'nihil' comes from the Latin word 'nihilum', meaning 'nothing'. The concept of nihilism has roots in philosophy, particularly in the works of Friedrich Nietzsche and other existentialist thinkers. Nihilism gained prominence in the 19th century as a philosophical and cultural movement challenging traditional beliefs and values.

See also: nihilism, nihilist, nihilistic.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,788, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.