How to Pronounce "nihilism"
word
ˈnaɪəˌɫɪzəm
NYE-uh-li-zum
nˈaɪəlˌɪzəm
NYE-uh-li-zum
Definition
The belief that life is meaningless and rejects all religious and moral principles; or a general rejection of established values and beliefs.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈnaɪəˌɫɪzəm
British English
nˈaɪəlˌɪzəm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NYE-uh-li-zum
UK
NYE-uh-li-zum
Listen in Context
Some philosophers are famous for their ideas about nihilism.
Nihilism means believing that life has no true meaning.
People debate whether nihilism is a helpful or harmful idea.
After reading about nihilism, he started questioning everything he believed.