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Synonyms of atheism

8 similar words · 2 opposite words

Another word for atheism is irreligion. Other synonyms of atheism are ;, Epicureanism, antireligiousness, irreligiousness and nonreligion. The opposite of atheism is religion.

Synonyms and similar words for atheism

nounBelief that no deities exist (sometimes including rejection of other religious beliefs).

nounA lack of belief in deities, or a belief that there is insufficient evidence to believe in a god.

nounNeglect of one's obligations to God; behavior incongruent with belief in God (regardless of belief...

Opposite of atheism

nounBelief that no deities exist (sometimes including rejection of other religious beliefs).

  • theismBelief in the existence of at least one deity.
  • religionBelief in a spiritual or metaphysical reality (often including at least one deity), accompanied by practices or rituals...

Meaning of atheism

  1. noun Belief that no deities exist (sometimes including rejection of other religious beliefs).
  2. noun A lack of belief in deities, or a belief that there is insufficient evidence to believe in a god.
  3. noun Absence of belief that any deities exist (including absence of the concept of deities).

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Questions about synonyms of atheism

What is another word for atheism?
Atheism has 8 synonyms on Word.ws, such as irreligion, ;, Epicureanism, antireligiousness, irreligiousness, nonreligion, nonreligiousness and godlessness.
What is the opposite of atheism?
The opposite of atheism is religion. Other antonyms of atheism are theism.
What does atheism mean?
Atheism means belief that no deities exist (sometimes including rejection of other religious beliefs).

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