Definition

A person who does not have faith or belief in something, especially in a religion.

Example

He was considered an unbeliever because he did not follow any religious practices.

Conversation

I heard you had a deep discussion about faith last night.

Yeah, it was interesting, but I felt like an unbeliever among them.

What did they say that made you feel that way?

They had such strong beliefs; it was hard to contribute as an unbeliever.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unbeliever → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "believer" (from the root "believe" which comes from Old English "beliefe", meaning to have faith or trust). The word "unbeliever" means a person who does not have faith or trust in something, particularly in a religious context.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') having 'faith' ('believe') — that's why an unbeliever is someone who does not have faith.

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