atheist
Translation
atheist
Examples
She is a well-known atheist and author.
She is a well-known atheist and author.
He became an atheist in his teenage years.
He became an atheist in his teenage years.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) atheist He is a famous atheist.
Similar Words
Synonyms: nonbeliever, unbeliever, skeptic; Antonyms: theist, believer
Etymology
From Greek 'a-' (without) + 'theos' (god) + '-ist' (a person who does something). A person who is without god.
Memory Tips
The '-ist' suffix denotes a person, like in 'artist' or 'scientist'. An atheist is a person who adheres to atheism.