Meaning & use
atheist
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a person who does not believe in the existence of God or any gods.
See it in a sentence
As an atheist, she doesn't observe any religious holidays.
The panel brought together an atheist, a Christian, and a Buddhist to discuss the meaning of life.
A note on using this word
Frequently misspelled as athiest; remember the e comes before the i in atheist, matching atheism.
Words with a similar meaning
nonbelieverskeptic
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Words with an opposite meaning
believertheist
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