atheist
/'eiθiist/
Definition
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.
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.
Adjective
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related to or characterized by or given to atheism
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atheist leanings
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Noun
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someone who denies the existence of god
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