Synonyms for nihilist


Grammar : Noun
Spell : nahy-uh-liz-uh m, nee-
Phonetic Transcription : ˈnaɪ əˌlɪz əm, ˈni-


Définition of nihilist

Origin :
  • 1836 in the religious or philosophical sense, from French nihiliste, from Latin nihil (see nihilism). In the Russian political sense, it is recorded from 1871. Related: Nihilistic.
  • noun skeptic
Example sentences :
  • You guessed rightly when you said that I am not a nihilist at heart.
  • Extract from : « Princess Zara » by Ross Beeckman
  • Was it the princess who informed you that Durnief was a nihilist?
  • Extract from : « Princess Zara » by Ross Beeckman
  • If I should become a nihilist, it would be to protect the emperor, not to betray your friends.
  • Extract from : « Princess Zara » by Ross Beeckman
  • Then you never had such a thought until you knew I was a nihilist?
  • Extract from : « Princess Zara » by Ross Beeckman
  • I have already mentioned it as often given by a nihilist to one whom he believes may be one with him.
  • Extract from : « Princess Zara » by Ross Beeckman
  • Concerning the woman for whose sake he became a nihilist, he never spoke.
  • Extract from : « Princess Zara » by Ross Beeckman
  • From a distance, and as an observer only, I have studied nihilism and the nihilist.
  • Extract from : « Princess Zara » by Ross Beeckman
  • I have not yet told you why I am a nihilist, and that is what this story is for.
  • Extract from : « Princess Zara » by Ross Beeckman
  • "Saberevski knew me to be a nihilist, and warned me against it that day," she said to me.
  • Extract from : « Princess Zara » by Ross Beeckman
  • This nihilist leader is a woman, and her name is Zara de Echeveria.
  • Extract from : « Princess Zara » by Ross Beeckman

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