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ATHEISTIC

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Rejecting any belief in gods

Synonyms:

atheistic; atheistical; unbelieving

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

irreligious (hostile or indifferent to religion)

Derivation:

atheism (a lack of belief in the existence of God or gods)

atheist (someone who does not believe in the existence of a god)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Related to or characterized by or given to atheism

Example:

atheist leanings

Synonyms:

atheist; atheistic; atheistical

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Derivation:

atheism (a lack of belief in the existence of God or gods)

atheist (someone who does not believe in the existence of a god)

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