Nihil: meaning, definitions and examples
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nihil
[ หnaษช.ษชl ]
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.
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:
๐ต๐น nada
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเค เคจเคนเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช nichts
๐ฎ๐ฉ tidak ada
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝััะพ
๐ต๐ฑ nic
๐ฏ๐ต ็ก (ใ)
๐ซ๐ท rien
๐ช๐ธ nada
๐น๐ท hiรงbir ลey
๐ฐ๐ท ์๋ฌด๊ฒ๋ ์์ (์๋ฌด๊ฒ๋ ์์)
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุง ุดูุก
๐จ๐ฟ nic
๐ธ๐ฐ niฤ
๐จ๐ณ ๆ (wรบ)
๐ธ๐ฎ niฤ
๐ฎ๐ธ ekkert
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะตััะตาฃะต
๐ฌ๐ช แแ แแคแแ แ (araperi)
๐ฆ๐ฟ heรง nษ
๐ฒ๐ฝ nada
Word origin
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.