Meaning & Definition of word "Atheist"

Atheist

/ˈeɪ.θi.ɪst/

1. A person who does not believe in the existence of a god or any gods.
- Example: Many atheists advocate for secularism and the separation of church and state.
2. An individual who rejects religious beliefs and identifies as non-religious.
- Example: As an atheist, she often engages in discussions about morality without the framework of religion.
3. Someone who is skeptical of religious concepts and often promotes scientific reasoning.
- Example: 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.

Meaning: Godless

● Example Sentence: He jokingly called himself 'Godless' as a badge of honor.

Meaning: Heathen

● Example Sentence: In a light-hearted debate, he referred to himself as a heathen.