Antinihilist

/ˌæntiˈnaɪəlist/ noun

Definition

A person who opposes or rejects the philosophy of nihilism and believes that life has meaning and value.

Etymology

From antinihilism + -ist (a person who practices or believes in something). Formed to name someone who holds antinihilist views.

Kelly Says

Antinihilists come from all kinds of backgrounds—religious believers, scientists, artists—all united by the idea that meaning isn't an illusion but something real we can find or create.

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