Nihilist

Pronunciation: /ˈniˈhaɪˈɫɪst/

Nihilist (noun)

  1. A person who believes life has no real meaning or value.
  2. A person who rejects accepted beliefs, rules, or moral values as pointless.
  3. In history, a person linked with radical groups that opposed the government and social order.

Examples

  • A nihilist believes nothing has real meaning.
  • The nihilist says life has no lasting purpose.