Definition

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

Example

As an atheist, she often engages in discussions about the nature of belief and religion.

Conversation

Did you hear about the debate on religion last night?

Yeah, I heard it got pretty heated!

One guy was an atheist and had some strong points.

That's interesting; I wonder how the audience reacted.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Atheist → It is formed from "a-" (meaning without) and "theos" (meaning god). The word describes a person who is without belief in a god or gods.

Memory Tip

Think of 'without' ('a-') and 'god' ('theos') to remember that an atheist is someone who does not believe in any god.

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