Disbeliever

/ˌdɪsbɪˈliːvər/ noun

Definition

A person who refuses to believe something or rejects a particular faith, ideology, or claim.

Etymology

From disbelieve + -er, creating an agent noun. This word emerged alongside discussions of religious faith and skepticism in English.

Kelly Says

Disbeliever can be neutral (someone skeptical of a claim) or loaded (someone rejecting a religious faith) — the word carries different weight depending on context.

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