antitheistic
- adjective
- /ˌæntiˈθiːɪstɪk/
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antiteísta
- The movement gained traction due to its antitheistic stance, attracting followers who sought to challenge conventional religious views.
Examples
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But Percy observes that the antitheistic Darwinian or Freudian always exempts himself from his observations.
Academic text (1997) -
Many scientists and philosophers have adopted an antitheistic view, believing that religion hinders scientific progress.
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The antitheistic evolutionists contend that scientific curiosity should be directed toward the discovery of similarities or continuities in the various forms of biological development, and so toward the scientific abolition of perceptions of difference.
Academic text (1997) -
His antitheistic beliefs led him to speak publicly against organized religion at several debates.
Synonyms
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Against religion or religious beliefs
Not supporting religion or religious groups
Antonyms
How Hostile
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4.6
1
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7
4.9
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3.6
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3.4
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word antitheistic combines anti- meaning 'against' and theistic meaning 'belief in God', so like atheist it describes being opposed to religion or the idea of any god.