atheism
Translation
atheism
Examples
He wrote a book about the history of atheism.
He wrote a book about the history of atheism.
Atheism is the absence of belief in gods.
Atheism is the absence of belief in gods.
Grammar Patterns
((uncountable noun)) the belief that God does not exist Atheism is a philosophical stance.
Similar Words
Synonyms: disbelief, non-belief; Antonyms: theism, belief
Etymology
From Greek 'a-' (without) + 'theos' (god) + '-ism' (a belief system). Literally 'without-god-ism'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: the prefix 'a-' often means 'not' or 'without'. It's the opposite of 'theism' (belief in God).