atheism

[ey-thee-iz-uh m] /ˈeɪ θiˌɪz əm/
noun
1.
the doctrine or belief that there is no God.
2.
disbelief in the existence of a supreme being or beings.
Origin
1580-90; < Greek áthe(os) godless + -ism
Related forms
antiatheism, adjective, noun
proatheism, noun
Examples from the web for atheism
  • In the religious sphere, atheism was officially promoted and taught.
British Dictionary definitions for atheism

atheism

/ˈeɪθɪˌɪzəm/
noun
1.
rejection of belief in God or gods
Word Origin
C16: from French athéisme, from Greek atheos godless, from a-1 + theos god
Word Origin and History for atheism
n.

1580s, from French athéisme (16c.), from Greek atheos "without god" (see atheist). A slightly earlier form is represented by atheonism (1530s) which is perhaps from Italian atheo "atheist." Ancient Greek atheotes meant "ungodliness."

atheism in Culture
atheism [(ay-thee-iz-uhm)]

Denial that there is a God. (Compare agnosticism.)