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Atheists

Verb / ˈeɪθi:ʌsts / Another word for atheists — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Atheists are people who do not believe in any gods or higher powers.

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Common collocations

  • declared atheist
  • staunch atheist
  • militant atheist
  • atheist society
  • atheist movement
  • atheist philosopher
  • atheist perspective

Word family

noun atheism
adjective atheistic

Usage note

While 'atheist' is a direct antonym to 'theist', it's important to note that agnosticism is a distinct position regarding the knowledge of God's existence, not necessarily a lack of belief.

Example sentences

  1. Atheists do not go to church or participate in religious ceremonies.
  2. Some people think atheists are immoral, but this is not true.
  3. Atheists believe in science and the power of the human mind.
  4. There are many famous atheists throughout history, including Albert Einstein and Mark Twain.
  5. Atheists may find comfort in nature or meditation instead of prayer.

Quotes

  • I am an atheist, and that's it. I believe there's nothing we can know except that we should be kind to each other and do what we can for other people.
  • Atheism is more than just the knowledge that gods do not exist, and that religion is either a mistake or a fraud. Atheism is an attitude, a frame of mind that looks at the world objectively, fearlessly, always trying to understand all things as a part of nature.
  • Atheism is not a belief. It is a lack of belief. Belief is the acceptance of a proposition without evidence or proof. I do not accept any proposition without evidence or proof, which is why I am an atheist.

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