Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
nil sine numine
Phrase
/nɪl sɪˈneɪ ˈnuːmɪneɪ/
Definition
Nothing without divine will.
Examples
- The phrase ‘nil sine numine’ is often used by those who believe in fate.
- In their manifesto, the group’s motto was ‘nil sine numine’, emphasizing their reliance on divine guidance.
- Many philosophers debate the meaning of ‘nil sine numine’ in the context of free will.
Meaning
A Latin phrase suggesting that nothing can happen without the intervention or approval of a higher power.
Synonyms
- Nothing without the divine
- Without God’s will
- Nothing happens without divine consent
