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10 Language-to-English DictionariesAtheism
/ˈeɪ.θi.ɪ.zəm/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The absence of belief in the existence of deities.
"His atheism led him to explore various philosophical perspectives on morality." - 2
A philosophical stance characterized by skepticism towards religious doctrines.
"The rise of atheism in modern society has sparked numerous debates on the role of religion."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'atheism' originates from the Greek word 'atheos', meaning 'without gods'. It evolved through Latin and Old French before entering English in the 16th century, reflecting a growing philosophical discourse on belief and non-belief.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Atheism" is said worldwide
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athéisme
Transliteration: a-te-isme
"L'athéisme est souvent mal compris dans certaines cultures."
Atheismus
Transliteration: a-te-ismus
"Der Atheismus hat in der modernen Gesellschaft an Bedeutung gewonnen."
ateismo
Transliteration: a-te-ismo
"L'ateismo è una posizione filosofica che sta guadagnando terreno."
ateísmo
Transliteration: a-te-ismo
"El ateísmo se ha vuelto más común en las sociedades contemporáneas."
ateísmo
Transliteration: a-te-ismo
"O ateísmo é frequentemente debatido em contextos filosóficos."
नास्तिकता
Transliteration: nāsṭikatā
"नास्तिकता पर चर्चा अक्सर धार्मिक बहसों में होती है।"
无神论
Transliteration: wú shén lùn
"无神论在现代社会中越来越被接受。"
무신론
Transliteration: musinron
"무신론은 종교적 신념에 대한 의문을 제기합니다."
無神論
Transliteration: mushinron
"無神論は現代の哲学的議論の一部です。"
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