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atheism

at·heism

UK/ˈeɪ.θi.ɪ.zəm/ US/ˈeɪθiˌɪzʌm/ rare rare

noun

1.

the doctrine or belief that there is no God

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2.

a lack of belief in the existence of God or gods

Origin

16th century Middle French athéisme, from athée (“atheist”), a loan from Ancient Greek ἄθεος (átheos, “godless”, from ἀ- (a-, “without”) + θεός (theós, “deity, god”)). First English attestation dates to 1587 (OED).

Phrases

  • Atheism Plus
  • hard atheism
  • new atheism
  • soft atheism
  • state atheism

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