Definition

A person who does not believe in a god or gods; someone who is either an atheist or agnostic.

Example

As a nontheist, she does not follow any religious beliefs that involve a deity.

Conversation

Did you hear about that new group for nontheists?

Yeah, I saw something about it online. What do they do?

They organize discussions about various beliefs without focusing on theism.

That sounds interesting! I think a lot of people would find that helpful.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Nontheist → It is formed from "non-" (meaning not) and "theist" (from Greek "theos", meaning god). The word "nontheist" refers to someone who does not believe in a god or gods.

Memory Tip

Think of 'non-' meaning not, and 'theist' relating to belief in a god. This helps you remember that a nontheist is someone who does not believe in any god.

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