Atheous

/eɪˈθiːəs/ adjective

Definition

Without God; godless; relating to the absence of belief in or worship of deity.

Etymology

From Greek atheos (without god), combining a- (without) + theos (god), an ancient term that predates the modern word 'atheist' by centuries.

Kelly Says

This is an archaic way of saying 'godless' or 'atheistic,' but it shows up in older English texts and reminds us that skepticism about religion is nothing new—ancient Greeks were already using this concept.

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