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nonbeliever

American  
[non-bi-lee-ver] / ˌnɒn bɪˈli vər /

noun

  1. a person who lacks belief or faith, as in God, a religion, an idea, or an undertaking.

    Synonyms:
    cynic, questioner, skeptic, doubter

nonbeliever British  
/ ˌnɒnbɪˈliːvə /

noun

  1. a person who does not believe, esp in God and religion

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Etymology

Origin of nonbeliever

non- + believer ( def. )

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Although he’s been questioning religion since he was 10 years old, he thinks that over time his status as a nonbeliever became too much of a barrier for some members of that group.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 30, 2023

Henry argued in 1976 that all Christian doctrine can be rationally explained and can persuade any nonbeliever.

From Salon Apr. 17, 2022

“I was a firm nonbeliever prior to purchasing the property.”

From New York Times Jun. 15, 2020

Recently, Huffman set up a meeting on Capitol Hill on behalf of former Muslims from countries where being a nonbeliever might expose them to violence or prosecution.

From Washington Post Apr. 9, 2020

We pray for my grandfather ask God to spare him even though he's a nonbeliever.

From "Brown Girl Dreaming" by Jacqueline Woodson

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