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10 Language-to-English DictionariesAtheist
/ˈeɪ.θi.ɪst/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A person who does not believe in the existence of a god or gods.
"As an atheist, she often engages in discussions about the nature of belief and morality." - 2
A person who advocates for secularism and the separation of religion from public affairs.
"The atheist community organized a rally to promote secular values in education."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'atheist' originates from the Greek word 'atheos', meaning 'without gods', which was formed from 'a-' (without) and 'theos' (god). It entered the English language in the 16th century, reflecting a growing discourse on religion and belief systems during the Renaissance and Enlightenment periods.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Atheist" is said worldwide
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athée
Transliteration: a.tɛ
"En tant qu'athée, il remet en question les dogmes religieux."
Atheist
Transliteration: a.te.ɪst
"Als Atheist glaubt er nicht an einen Gott."
ateo
Transliteration: a.te.o
"Come ateo, discute spesso di etica senza religione."
ateo
Transliteration: a.te.o
"Como ateo, se siente cómodo cuestionando las creencias tradicionales."
ateu
Transliteration: a.te.u
"Ele se identifica como ateu e participa de debates sobre religião."
नास्तिक
Transliteration: nāsṭik
"एक नास्तिक के रूप में, वह धार्मिक मान्यताओं पर सवाल उठाता है।"
无神论者
Transliteration: wú shén lùn zhě
"作为无神论者，他常常讨论信仰的本质。"
무신론자
Transliteration: musinlonja
"무신론자로서 그는 종교적 믿음에 대해 자주 토론합니다."
無神論者
Transliteration: mushinronsha
"無神論者として、彼は信仰の本質について議論することが多い。"
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