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nihilist

Nihilist (noun) means a person who accepts or champions nihilism.

noun
1
A person who accepts or champions nihilism.
2
An absolute skeptic; a person who believes in the truth of nothing.
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Etymology

From Latin nihil (“nothing”) + -ist.

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What is the meaning of nihilist?

"nihilist" (noun) means a person who accepts or champions nihilism.

What are the different meanings of nihilist?

"nihilist" has 2 main meanings: 1. A person who accepts or champions nihilism; 2. An absolute skeptic; a person who believes in the truth of nothing.

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