Ateo (en. Atheist)
/aˈteo/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
An individual who denies the existence of any deity.
Juan considers himself an atheist and does not attend any church.
Juan se considera ateo y no asiste a ninguna iglesia.
Atheism as a philosophical doctrine that rejects belief in God.
The discussion about atheism often generates heated debates.
La discusión sobre el ateísmo a menudo genera debates acalorados.
A person who takes a skeptical stance towards religions.
María has found a community of atheists who share her views.
María ha encontrado una comunidad de ateos que comparte sus opiniones.
Etymology
From Greek ἀθεος, which means 'without God'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
militant atheist
An atheist who actively defends their stance against religion.
ateo militante
coming out as an atheist
Publicly recognizing one's identity as an atheist.
salir del armario como ateo
Related Words
atheism
A doctrine that denies the existence of gods.
ateísmo
incredulity
Doubt or lack of faith in religious concepts.
incredulidad
agnosticism
A stance that holds that the existence of God cannot be known.
agnosticismo
Slang Meanings
radical atheism
Some critics refer to him as a 'radical atheist' because of his strong beliefs.
Algunos críticos lo denominan 'ateo radical' por sus convicciones firmes.
soft atheism
It refers to 'soft atheism' which respects the beliefs of others.
Se refiere al 'ateísmo suave' que respeta las creencias de los demás.