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apistevist

noun

Etymology

From a- + Ancient Greek πιστεύω (pisteúō, “to trust, put faith in”) + -ist.

Definitions

  1. Someone who rejects using faith as a legitimate method to reach conclusions.

    • 2011, BionicDance, A Pissed-Off Apistevist, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCVyi8p79w4
    • I myself identify as an apistevist (one who rejects faith), because faith is an assertion of unreasonable conviction that is assumed without reason and defended against all reason.
    • So, just shuffle your non-apistevist self out of this group and go bother...well, nobody. I wouldn't wish your drivel on anyone else.

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