HyperDic: nihilism

English > 3 senses of the word nihilism:
NOUNcognitionnihilisma revolutionary doctrine that advocates destruction of the social system for its own sake
statenihilism, nihilistic delusionthe delusion that things (or everything, including the self) do not exist
statenihilismcomplete denial of all established authority and institutions
nihilism > pronunciation
Soundsnay'ahlih.zahm
Rhymesabolitionism ... zirconium: 557 rhymes with ahm...
English > nihilism: 3 senses > noun 1, cognition
MeaningA revolutionary doctrine that advocates destruction of the social system for its own sake.
Broaderdoctrine, philosophy, philosophical system, school of thought, ismA belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school
Spanishnihilismo
Catalannihilisme
Adjectivesnihilisticof or relating to nihilism
Nounsnihilistan advocate of anarchism
nihilistsomeone who rejects all theories of morality or religious belief
English > nihilism: 3 senses > noun 2, state
MeaningThe delusion that things (or everything, including the self) do not exist; a sense that everything is unreal.
Synonymnihilistic delusion
Broaderdelusion, psychotic belief(psychology) an erroneous belief that is held in the face of evidence to the contrary
English > nihilism: 3 senses > noun 3, state
Meaningcomplete denial of all established authority and institutions.
Broaderanarchy, lawlessnessA state of lawlessness and disorder (usually resulting from a failure of government)
Spanishnihilismo
Catalannihilisme
Adjectivesnihilisticof or relating to nihilism
Nounsnihilistan advocate of anarchism
nihilistsomeone who rejects all theories of morality or religious belief

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