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Definition of non-substantialist in English:

non-substantialist

Pronunciation /ˌnɒnsʌbˈstanʃəlɪst/ /ˌnɒnsʌbˈstanʃ(ə)lɪst/ /ˌnɒnsʌbˈstɑːnʃəlɪst/

noun

rare Philosophy

  • A person who holds the doctrine that there is no substance underlying phenomena.

adjective

rare Philosophy

  • Advocating the view that the world is without substance.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in William S. Hamilton (1788–1856), philosopher. From non- + substantialist.