adjective noun one who professes the motto of “natthi,” a sceptic, nihilist SN.i.96; usually in compounds

• -diṭṭhi scepticism, nihilistic view, heresy Snp.243 (= micchāditthi Com.); Vv-a.342; Pv-a.244;
• -vāda one who professes a nihilistic doctrine SN.iii.73; MN.i.403; AN.ii.31; Pv-a.215 (+ micchādiṭṭhika).

Sk. nāstika