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ATHEISTIC
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Dictionary entry overview: What does atheistic mean?
• ATHEISTIC (adjective)
The adjective ATHEISTIC has 2 senses:
1. rejecting any belief in gods
2. related to or characterized by or given to atheism
Familiarity information: ATHEISTIC used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Rejecting any belief in gods
Synonyms:
atheistic; atheistical; unbelieving
Similar:
irreligious (hostile or indifferent to religion)
Derivation:
atheism (a lack of belief in the existence of God or gods)
atheist (someone who does not believe in the existence of a god)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Related to or characterized by or given to atheism
Classified under:
Relational adjectives (pertainyms)
Synonyms:
atheist; atheistic; atheistical
Context example:
atheist leanings
Derivation:
atheism (a lack of belief in the existence of God or gods)
atheist (someone who does not believe in the existence of a god)
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