atheism

noun
UK: /ˈeɪθiːɪzəm/
US: /ˈeɪθiːɪzəm/

  1. The belief that God does not exist.

    1. His atheism is a personal matter for him to resolve. [ ] [ ]
    2. The rise of atheism in modern society is a subject of much debate among intellectuals. [ ] [ ]

  2. Disbelief in the existence of deities; the doctrine or belief that there is no God.

    1. She openly declared her atheism, which surprised her family. [ ] [ ]
    2. Many philosophical arguments for and against atheism have been presented throughout history. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

disbelief agnosticism

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "atheism" in English means: The belief that God does not exist., Disbelief in the existence of deities; the doctrine or belief that there is no God..

The phonetic transcription of "atheism" is /ˈeɪθiːɪzəm/ in British English and /ˈeɪθiːɪzəm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "atheism": disbelief, agnosticism.

Example usage of "atheism": "His atheism is a personal matter for him to resolve.". More examples on the page.