atheism

pronunciation

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  • Noun:
    the doctrine or belief that there is no God
    a lack of belief in the existence of God or gods

Word Origin

atheism (n.)
1580s, from French athéisme (16c.), from Greek atheos "without god" (see atheist). A slightly earlier form is represented by atheonism (1530s) which is perhaps from Italian atheo "atheist." Ancient Greek atheotes meant "ungodliness."

Antonym

n.

theism

Example

1. China officially espouses atheism and is deeply suspicious of religion .
2. It often feels like liberal atheism is blind to this heritage .
3. The most bestial debauchery , and atheism .
4. Atheism is a hot topic .
5. Atheism is a non-prophet organization .

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