nihilism /ni·hil·ism/ (ni´il-izm)
nihilism [ni´ĭ-lizm]
1. an attitude of skepticism regarding traditional values and beliefs or their frank rejection.
2. a delusion of nonexistence of part or all of the self or the world.nihilis´tic
ni·hil·ism (n   -l z m, n -)n. 1. The belief that destruction of existing political or social institutions is necessary for future improvement. 2. A delusion, experienced in some mental disorders, that the world or one's mind, body, or self does not exist. |
nihilism [ni´ĭ-lizm]
1. an attitude of skepticism regarding traditional values and beliefs or their frank rejection.
2. a delusion of nonexistence of part or all of the self or the world. adj., adj nihilis´tic.
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