Antitheological

/ˌæntiθiːəˈlɑdʒɪkəl/ adjective

Definition

Opposed to or hostile toward theology and formal religious doctrine and study.

Etymology

From anti- (against) + theological (relating to theology). This adjective describes arguments or positions that reject the validity of theological thinking.

Kelly Says

The Enlightenment philosophers were often antitheological—they believed that reason and science, not theology, should guide human understanding of the world.

Related Words

Explore More Words

Get the Word Orb API

Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.