nonbeliever

[ non-bi-lee-ver ]

noun

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

   Synonyms: questioner, doubter, cynic, skeptic

nonbeliever

/ ˌnɒnbɪˈliːvə /

noun

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

Other Words From

• nonbe·lieving adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of nonbeliever¹

non- + believer ( def )

Example Sentences

In a statement, she said his spiritual and intellectual legacy would live on even among nonbelievers because of its “profound civic value” and ability to speak to people’s minds and hearts.

From Washington Times

In many countries, there has been a dramatic increase in the number of people who are nonbelievers or unaffiliated with any organized religion.

From Seattle Times

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

Surveys show decreasing church attendance and a steady increase in the “nones” — people who identify as nonbelievers.

From Washington Times

The goal is to characterize conspiracy theorists' epistemic sensitivities and how they might differ from nonbelievers.

From Salon