Atheist

/ˈeɪ.θi.ɪst/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person who does not believe in the existence of a god or any gods.

Many atheists advocate for secularism and the separation of church and state.

An individual who rejects religious beliefs and identifies as non-religious.

As an atheist, she often engages in discussions about morality without the framework of religion.

Someone who is skeptical of religious concepts and often promotes scientific reasoning.

The well-known atheist wrote a book challenging the validity of religious teachings.

Derived from the Greek 'atheos', meaning 'without gods'.

atheist community

A group of people who share atheistic beliefs and support one another.

atheist activism

Efforts aimed at promoting secularism and opposing discrimination against nonbelievers.

strong atheist

Someone who is confident in the assertion that there is no God.

theism

The belief in the existence of a god or gods.

skepticism

An attitude of doubting the truth of something.

secularism

The principle of separating religion from political, social, or educational institutions.

Godless

He jokingly called himself 'Godless' as a badge of honor.

Heathen

In a light-hearted debate, he referred to himself as a heathen.