adjective
- not believing in or based on the existence of a god or gods
Usage: philosophy; religion
Examples
- Buddhism is often considered a nontheistic religion.
- The philosopher presented a nontheistic worldview.
- Many scientists hold nontheistic beliefs about the universe.
- The organization promotes nontheistic ethical principles.
- Her nontheistic approach to spirituality focuses on meditation.
- The debate centered on theistic versus nontheistic explanations.