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atheism

/ˈeɪθiɪzəm/
Meanings
  • Noun

    Disbelief or lack of belief in the existence of God or gods.

    - "John is an atheist and does not believe in God."
    - "Atheism is the lack of belief in a god or gods."
    - "Many scientists are atheists."
  • Noun

    A person who denies or disbelieves the existence of a god.

    - "Mary's brother is an atheist."
    - "Tom identifies as an atheist."
    - "The atheist community is growing."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈeɪθiɪzəm/



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Variants
List of all variants of atheism that leads to same result
atheism , atheisms
Etymology
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From the Greek word 'atheos', meaning 'without gods'.

Trivia
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  1. There are over 100 different definitions of atheism.

  2. Some famous atheists include Albert Einstein, Richard Dawkins, and Stephen Hawking.

  3. Atheism is not a religion, but rather the absence of religion.

  4. The word 'atheist' was first used in English in the 15th century.

  5. Atheism is the most common non-belief in the world, with an estimated 4% of the global population identifying as atheist.

Related Concepts
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  1. Agnosticism: A philosophical position that claims neither faith nor disbelief in God, but rather a lack of knowledge or certainty.

  2. Atheist movement: A social and political movement advocating for the rights and acceptance of atheists and nonbelievers.

Culture
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Atheism has been a significant topic of debate and discussion throughout history, particularly in relation to religion and morality. It has been explored in various forms of literature, art, and philosophy.

How to Memorize "atheism"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a person sitting alone, contemplating the universe and coming to the conclusion that there is no god. Visualize this person feeling a sense of freedom and relief from the constraints of religious beliefs.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'atheism' with words like 'reason', 'rationality', and 'skepticism'. Remember that atheism is about questioning and seeking evidence for beliefs.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym 'NAT' to remember the definition of atheism: 'No' god 'A't all 'T'hink'.

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