adj
Nietzschean
NEE-chih-uhn
adj
1
Relating to the philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche or his ideas.
"The novel takes a distinctly Nietzschean view of morality and power."
noun
1
A person who follows or is influenced by Nietzsche's philosophy.
"He described himself, only half-jokingly, as a committed Nietzschean."
Word Forms
more Nietzschean comparative, Nietzscheans plural, most Nietzschean superlative
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Etymology
From the surname Nietzsche plus the adjective ending -ean.