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.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

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.

Related Words

Slang Meanings

Godless
He jokingly called himself 'Godless' as a badge of honor.
Heathen
In a light-hearted debate, he referred to himself as a heathen.