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atheist

/ˈeɪθiɪst/

Meanings
noun
A person who does not believe in deities.

Examples :

"My classmate, an atheist, explained that she didn't believe in any gods. "
religion philosophy person theology doctrine toefl

Related Words

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classmate noun

/ˈklɑːs.meɪt/

A student who is in the same class at school.

"My classmate Sarah and I are working on a science project together. "

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students noun

/ˈstjuːdn̩ts/ /ˈstudn̩ts/

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

"He is a student of life."

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atheistic adjective

/ˌeɪθiˈɪstɪk/ /ˌæθiˈɪstɪk/

Of or relating to atheists or atheism

"My friend's atheistic views influenced how they approached discussions about religion in school. "

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particular noun

/pəˈtɪkjələ/ /pəˈtɪkjəlɚ/

A small individual part of something larger; a detail, a point.

"The teacher pointed out a particular detail in the math problem that several students missed. "

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believes verb

/bɪˈliːvz/

To accept as true, particularly without absolute certainty (i.e., as opposed to knowing)

"I believe there are faeries."

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pantheon noun

/ˈpænθiˌɑn/ /ˈpænθiən/

A temple dedicated to all the gods.

"In ancient Rome, the Pantheon was a magnificent temple dedicated to all the Roman gods. "

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deities noun

/ˈdeɪ.ɪ.tiz/

A supernatural divine being; a god or goddess.

"Many ancient cultures believed in multiple deities, each responsible for different aspects of nature and human life. "

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notwithstanding noun

/ˌnɒtwɪðˈstændɪŋ/ /ˌnɑtwɪθˈstændɪŋ/

An instance of the word "notwithstanding", often characteristic of legalese.

"Despite the teacher's announcement of a late-night assignment, the student's medical condition provided a valid notwithstanding for missing the deadline. "

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explained verb

/ɪkˈspleɪnd/

To make plain, manifest, or intelligible; to clear of obscurity; to illustrate the meaning of.

"To explain a chapter of the Bible."

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atheists noun

/ˈeɪθiɪsts/ /ˈeɪθiːɪsts/

A person who does not believe in deities.

"Many atheists find meaning in life through science, art, and human connection, rather than religious faith. "

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relating verb

/rɪˈleɪtɪŋ/ /ˈriːleɪtɪŋ/

To tell in a descriptive way.

"Please relate the circumstances of your journey here today."

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believe verb

/bɪˈliːv/ /bi-/

To accept as true, particularly without absolute certainty (i.e., as opposed to knowing)

"I believe there are faeries."