Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

niilista

Noun
/niˈɪlɪstə/
Definition
a person who believes in nihilism, rejecting all religious and moral principles, often in the belief that life is meaningless.
Examples
  • After studying philosophy for years, he identified himself as a niilista.
  • Many niilistas argue that societal rules are arbitrary and constraining.
  • The character in the book was portrayed as a niilista, often questioning the point of existence.
Meaning
A nihilist is someone who believes that values are baseless and that nothing can be known or communicated. They often reject the existence of meaning or purpose in life.
Synonyms
  • nihilist
  • cynic
  • skeptic