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nihilism

nihilism

n.

1. the delusion of nonexistence: a fixed belief that the mind, body, or the world at large—or parts thereof—no longer exists. Also called delusion of negation; nihilistic delusion.

2. the belief that existence is without meaning or value. —nihilistic adj.

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