noun / adjective

atheist

AY-thee-ist/ˈeɪθiɪst/

A person who does not believe in any gods, or describing that lack of belief.

As an atheist, she does not believe in any gods.

A person explicitly presents their rejection of deity belief.

Etymology

aGreeknot, without

+theGreekgod

+istFrenchperson holding a position

The prefix and god root form the description 'without god' or 'denying the gods.' The person ending identifies someone characterized by that disbelief.

In context

MCC East Bay (Muslim Community Center)6:01

an atheist is someone who does not believe in a god and follows no religion right

Does God Exist?: A Muslim’s Response to Atheism | Ustadh Dr. Ali Ate

More examples

The discussion included an atheist and several religious believers.
He explained his atheist views without criticizing his friends' faith.
Some atheists participate in secular community organizations.

Forms

atheist · atheists

atheism noun — The absence of belief in any gods.

Similar words

agnostic: Treats divine existence as unknown or unknowable rather than professing disbelief.
nonbeliever: Can mean someone rejecting a particular faith rather than all gods.