NONBELIEVER Synonyms: 24 Similar and Opposite Words

nonbeliever

noun

Definition of nonbeliever

as in atheist

a person who does not believe in something (such as a religious belief) a memorial service that is suitable for both believers and nonbelievers The preacher is trying to convince the nonbelievers.

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Recent Examples of nonbeliever The establishment clause is meant to protect everyone, including, by the way, nonbelievers and atheists. — John E. Jones Iii, The Conversation, 15 Apr. 2026 When Hegseth tries to don the armor of a warrior priest, the result is a rancid mess that should offend believers and nonbelievers alike. — Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 30 Mar. 2026 Despite her Catholic upbringing, Evy is a paranormal skeptic and religious nonbeliever. — Megan McCluskey, Time, 13 Mar. 2026 Excessive entanglement would affect the government's independence and potentially give religious adherents access to government not available to nonbelievers. — Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 28 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for nonbeliever

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According to the Pew Research Center, 29% of Americans have no religion, but only 5% call themselves atheists.

— Ruiqian Li, The Conversation, 15 Oct. 2026
The list no longer includes atheists, Unitarian Universalists, pagans and Wiccans.

— Tiffany Stanley, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of atheist

Noun

Jihadis are not flocking to battle Israel or the United States, and the former Syrian jihadis sitting in Damascus seem to prefer attracting foreign investment to fighting infidel powers.

— Daniel Byman, Foreign Affairs, 8 Sep. 2026
In Arabic the word kafir or kaffir has been used to refer to infidels, or non-believers in Islam.

— Frannie Comstock, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 June 2026

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