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Meaning of atheist
A person who does not believe in the existence of God or any gods.
Etymology of atheist
The word "atheist" comes from the Greek words "a" (without) and "theos" (god), according to Oxford Languages.
The term "atheist" was first used in the 16th century to describe individuals who rejected the idea of a supernatural creator.
Historically, the term "atheist" was often used in a pejorative sense to describe those who were seen as immoral or untrustworthy.
Synonyms
nonbeliever
disbeliever
unbeliever
skeptic
doubter
agnostic
freethinker
secularist
humanist
rationalist
infidel
heretic
blasphemer
heathen
pagan
irreligionist
ungodly
godless
faithless
nihilist
secular humanist
rationalist
empiricist
naturalist
materialist
physicalist
positivist
pragmatist
cynic
iconoclast
apostate
renegade
Definitions
- A person who does not believe in the existence of God or any gods, according to Oxford Languages.
- A person who denies or disbelieves the existence of a god or gods, often used in a broader sense to describe anyone who rejects the idea of a supernatural creator.
- A person who lacks belief in a god or gods, often due to a lack of evidence or proof.
Usage Examples
- The atheist community has grown significantly in recent years, with many people openly identifying as nonbelievers.
- The philosopher argued that atheism was a more rational and logical worldview than theism.
- The atheist activist worked to promote secular values and separate church and state.
Antonyms
believer
theist
deist
theologian
minister
pastor
priest
rabbi
imam
missionary
evangelist
fundamentalist
conservative
traditionalist
orthodox
devout
pious
religious
spiritual
mystical
theocratic
dogmatic
sectarian