godless society
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6.8
- noun
- /ˈɡɑːdləs səˈsaɪəti/
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sociedad sin Dios
- In his book, the author warns against the dangers of living in a godless society where spiritual beliefs are completely disregarded.
Examples
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There is such an individualistic approach to the affairs of life that we are in danger of being a godless society.
Blog text (19) -
Many argue that a godless society can lead to moral decline and a lack of community values.
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Philosophers often debate whether a godless society can truly promote justice and equality without a moral framework.
Synonyms
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5.8
To not believe that God or gods exist
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8.3
A lack of belief in God or religion
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7.2
A state of being not connected to religion
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9.5
Not following or believing in any religion
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6.7
A lack of belief in God or other religious ideas
The state of not believing in God or following a religion
Not having religious beliefs or belonging to any religion
How Religious
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7.2
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6.8
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6.8
- Offensive
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'a society in which religious belief is absent' is directly and predictably derived from the adjective 'godless' (lacking religious faith) modifying 'society' (community). This standard adjective + noun composition is transparent and cross-linguistically common, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents would readily infer the MWE meaning.
Etymology
Godless society gives a simple picture: a society, a group of people, that is godless ('without God'). That's why the phrase means a community where people do not believe in God or where religion plays no part.