Word Type

Noun

Proper Noun

The word "nihilism" can be used as noun and proper noun.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

antinihilism existential nihilism moral nihilism

Context

ethics historical philosophy politics

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

anarchy delusion doctrine ism lawlessness philosophical system philosophy psychotic belief school of thought

Type Of (IsA)

anarchy doctrine

Related Terms

Nihilianism annihilate nihil obstat nihilate nihilation nihileity nihilhood nihilification nihilist nihilistic nihilistically nihility nil

Related Terms

annihilate belief endeavor moral negation nihility nil objective principle rationalize untenable

Synonym Network

nihilistic delusion

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