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atheism

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈeɪθiɪzəm/

atheism means: The belief that no god exists.

noun

NO GODB2

The belief that no god exists.

  • She explained her atheism to her family.
  • His atheism rests on the belief that no gods exist.
  • The book examines atheism and religious belief.

Similar words: godlessness

Opposites: theism

Common phrases: belief in atheism, defend atheism, embrace atheism

LACK OF BELIEFC1

Having no belief in any god, without necessarily saying that gods cannot exist.

  • For him, atheism simply means having no religious belief.
  • Her atheism reflects a lack of convincing evidence for any god.
  • They discussed atheism without claiming to prove that gods do not exist.

Similar words: nonbelief

Opposites: theism

Common phrases: define atheism, discuss atheism, atheism and doubt

Questions about atheism

What does atheism mean?

The belief that no god exists.

What is atheism in other languages?

Türkçe: ateizm · Español: ateísmo · Français: athéisme · Deutsch: Atheismus · Italiano: ateismo · 日本語: 無神論

How do you pronounce atheism?

It is pronounced /ˈeɪθiɪzəm/.

How do you use atheism in a sentence?

She explained her atheism to her family. His atheism rests on the belief that no gods exist.

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