nonbeliever
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5.2
- noun
- /ˌnɒn.bɪˈliː.vər/
:
no creyente
- Atheists, humanists, agnostics, nonbelievers—however they might refer to themselves—have learned that they're not alone.
- believers and nonbelievers
- baptized nonbelievers
- religious believers and nonbelievers
Examples
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Liberals are optimistic about the prospects for world order and see little difference between Christians and nonbelievers.
Academic text (2006) -
It's difficult for nonbelievers to understand just how intimidating and coercive such measures can be.
Academic text (2005) -
Can one believe a nonbeliever?
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Well, what can you expect from a nonbeliever?
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To nonbelievers, it's all crazy.
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Victor Fargas is a nonbeliever.
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As a nonbeliever, she often questioned the teachings of the church.
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The nonbeliever expressed doubts about the existence of a higher power.
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At the meeting, a nonbeliever shared his perspective on faith and spirituality.
Synonyms
428
4.1
A person who does not believe in any god
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4.1
A person who often doubts accepted ideas and asks for proof
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5.4
A person who does not accept a religion, idea, or set of teachings
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5.5
A person who does not accept an idea or religion
A person who does not follow or belong to any religion
A person who does not believe in any god or take part in worship
Antonyms
How Believing
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word nonbeliever begins with non- ('not') and ends with believer, from believe meaning 'to accept as true'. So, a nonbeliever is a person who 'does not accept' a particular idea or religion.