atheist

/'eiθiist/

Thân thiện

An atheist friend explained her worldview over coffee.

Definition

1. Noun:

   • A person who disbelieves or lacks belief in the existence of God or gods: An atheist is someone who holds the view that deities do not exist.

2. Adjective:

   • Related to or characteristic of atheism or atheists: Describing something that involves, supports, or is typical of atheism or atheists.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:

  • She is an atheist and does not attend religious services.
  • The debate featured an atheist and a theologian discussing the existence of God.

• Adjective:

  • He holds atheist beliefs.
  • The organization promotes atheist viewpoints.

Advanced Usage

• "Militant atheist": An atheist who is assertively active in opposing religious belief.

  • The author was known as a militant atheist who frequently criticized organized religion.

• "To come out as an atheist": To publicly declare one's atheism, often in a social context where it might be controversial.

  • It was difficult for him to come out as an atheist to his very religious family.

Variants and Related Words

• Atheism (n): The disbelief or lack of belief in the existence of God or gods.

  • Atheism is based on a naturalistic worldview.

• Atheistic (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of atheism. (Often used interchangeably with the adjective form 'atheist').

  • The book presents an atheistic interpretation of the universe.

Synonyms

• Nonbeliever: A person who does not believe in something, especially one who has no religious faith.
• Infidel (archaic/offensive): A person who does not believe in religion or who adheres to a religion other than one's own. (Note: This term is often considered pejorative).
• Skeptic: A person inclined to question or doubt accepted opinions, often regarding religious doctrines.

Related Phrases

• "New Atheist": Referring to a movement in the early 21st century characterized by outspoken advocacy of atheism and criticism of religion.
  • Several "New Atheist" authors became bestsellers in the 2000s.

Related Idioms

• "Atheist in a foxhole": A phrase derived from the saying "There are no atheists in foxholes," used to describe someone who maintains atheistic beliefs even under extreme duress or fear.
  • Despite the danger, he remained an atheist in a foxhole, refusing to pray.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. related to or characterized by or given to atheism
   • atheist leanings

Noun

1. someone who denies the existence of god

Từ đồng nghĩa

• atheistic
• atheistical