Niilista
Example: Ele se tornou um niilista e rejeita todas as crenças tradicionais.
Definition
"Niilista" describes a person who believes that life lacks inherent meaning, value, or purpose, often rejecting traditional moral, religious, or social beliefs. For example, someone who has become a "niilista" denies all established norms and embraces skepticism about existence.
Etymology
The word "niilista" comes from the Latin 'nihil', meaning 'nothing', combined with the suffix '-ista', indicating an adherent or follower. Did you know? The concept of nihilism gained prominence in 19th-century philosophy, particularly associated with Russian thinkers who questioned prevailing values.
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