atheism
Translation
atheism
Examples
Atheism is the disbelief in the existence of gods.
Atheism is the disbelief in the existence of gods.
He wrote a book on the history of atheism.
He wrote a book on the history of atheism.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) atheism Atheism is a complex philosophical stance.
Similar Words
Synonyms: disbelief, nonbelief; Related: agnosticism; Antonyms: theism
Etymology
From Greek 'a-' (without) + 'theos' (god). Literally 'without god'.
Memory Tips
Think of the prefix 'a-' as meaning 'not' or 'without', as in 'amoral' or 'asymmetrical'. So, 'a-theism' is 'without theism'.