atheism
noun/ˈeɪθiˌɪzəm/
Frequency rank: #8,075 most common English word
Meaning
The belief that no god or gods exist.
Example sentence
Her philosophy class sparked a deep discussion about atheism and its role in modern society.
Synonyms & related words
- nonbelief
- godlessness
- secularism
- irreligion
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