"eternal recurrence" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: The concept dates from ancient times and was popularized by the philosopher Nietzsche (1844-1900). Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} eternal recurrence (uncountable)
  1. (cosmology, religion, philosophy) The belief or theory that all the events in cosmic history repeat in an endless cycle. Tags: uncountable Synonyms: eternal return Translations (Translations): 永恆輪回 /永恒轮回 (yǒnghéng lúnhuí) (Chinese Mandarin), 永恆回歸 /永恒回归 (yǒnghéng huíguī) (Chinese Mandarin)
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