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atheism

/ˈeɪθiɪzəm/

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noun

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

Examples :

"My brother's atheism influenced his decision not to attend the church service. "

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noun

(broadly) Rejection of belief that any deities exist (with or without a belief that no deities exist).

Examples :

"My friend's atheism influences how they approach discussions about religion at school. "

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noun

(very broadly) Absence of belief that any deities exist (including absence of the concept of deities).

Examples :

"Having grown up in a home where religion was never discussed, Sarah's atheism was simply a natural state of not considering gods or any higher power. "

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Absence of belief in a particular deity, pantheon, or religious doctrine (notwithstanding belief in other deities).

Examples :

"My friend's atheism doesn't stop her from participating in our family's holiday celebrations. "

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