antiatheistically
|an-ti-a-the-is-tic-al-ly|
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/ˌæntiəˈθiːɪstɪkli/
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/ˌæntiəˈθiːɪstɪkəli/
(antiatheistic)
against atheism
Etymology
'antiatheistically' originates from Modern English, specifically the adjective 'antiatheistic' with the adverbial suffix '-ally', where 'anti-' meant 'against' and 'atheistic' relates to 'atheism' (from Greek 'atheos' meaning 'without god').
'antiatheistically' developed from the adjective 'antiatheistic' (anti- + atheistic). 'Atheistic' comes from 'atheism' (French 'athéisme' / New Latin 'atheismus'), which ultimately derives from Greek 'atheos' ('a-' = without + 'theos' = god).
Initially composed to mean 'in a manner against atheism', the word's core meaning has remained stable: indicating opposition or hostility toward atheism.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner opposed to atheism; showing hostility toward or rejection of atheistic beliefs.
He spoke antiatheistically during the debate, arguing that belief in God was necessary for moral order.
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