atheist
|a-the-ist|
B2
/ˈeɪ.θi.ɪst/
non-belief in gods
Etymology
Etymology Information
'atheist' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'atheos,' where 'a-' meant 'without' and 'theos' meant 'god.'
Historical Evolution
'atheos' transformed into the French word 'athéiste,' and eventually became the modern English word 'atheist' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without god,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person who does not believe in the existence of a god or any gods.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who does not believe in the existence of a god or any gods.
As an atheist, she often engaged in debates about religion.
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