atheist

Meanings

• noun

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

  - "John is an atheist."
  - "Atheism is the lack of belief in a god or gods."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈeɪθiɪst/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

theist

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Synonyms

atheitard , gaytheist , nontheist

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Variants

List of all variants of atheist that leads to same result
atheist , atheistic , atheistical , atheistically , atheists

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Etymology

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From the Greek word atheos, meaning 'without gods'.

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Trivia

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1. There are an estimated 1.2 billion atheists and agnostics worldwide.

2. The first known recorded use of the word 'atheist' was in 5th century Greece.

3. Atheism is not a religion, but rather the absence of belief in a god or gods.

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Related Concepts

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1. Agnosticism: A philosophical position that holds that the existence or nonexistence of gods is uncertain.

2. Gnosticism: A religious and philosophical movement that originated in the first century CE and emphasized the importance of gnosis, or knowledge, of the divine.

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Culture

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Atheism has been a subject of philosophical, cultural, and social debates throughout history. Some notable atheists include Albert Einstein, Richard Dawkins, and Bertrand Russell. Atheism is often associated with secular humanism and rationalism.

How to Memorize "atheist"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize an empty altar or a person standing alone, symbolizing the absence of gods.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'atheist' with 'rational' or 'logical' to remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'A Tomato Is A Nice Fruit' to remember that 'Atheist' starts with 'A' and means 'without gods'.

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