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Nihilism in Dutch

Nihilism in Dutch is Nihilisme, (ethisch) nihilisme, nihilisme — Nihilism means the view that all endeavours are devoid of objective meaning.

Nihilism in Dutch

Nihilisme
proper noun
(Russia, politics, historical) A movement of the 1860s that rejected all authority and promoted the use of violence for political change.
(ethisch) nihilisme
noun
(usually, uncountable) The rejection of, or opposition to, religious beliefs, (inherent or objective) moral principles, legal rules, etc., often due to the view that life is meaningless (sense 1).
nihilisme
noun
(usually, uncountable) The rejection of, or opposition to, religious beliefs, (inherent or objective) moral principles, legal rules, etc., often due to the view that life is meaningless (sense 1).
nihilisme
noun
(countable, uncountable, philosophy) A doctrine grounded on the negation of one or more meaningful aspects of life; in particular, the view that nothing in the world actually exists.

What does "Nihilism" mean?

  1. noun The view that all endeavours are devoid of objective meaning.
  2. noun The rejection of, or opposition to, religious beliefs, (inherent or objective) moral principles, legal rules, etc., often due to the view that life is meaningless (sense 1).
  3. noun The rejection of non-proven or non-rationalized assertions in the social and political spheres of society.
  4. noun A delusion that oneself or the world, or parts thereof, have ceased to exist.
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What is "Nihilism" in Dutch?

"Nihilism" in Dutch is Nihilisme, (ethisch) nihilisme, nihilisme. Nihilism means: The view that all endeavours are devoid of objective meaning.

Are there other ways to say "Nihilism" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 3 translations listed for "Nihilism": Nihilisme, (ethisch) nihilisme, nihilisme.

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