godlessness
|god-less-ness|
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/ˈɡɑːdləsnəs/
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/ˈɡɒdləsnəs/
(godless)
absence of deity
Etymology
Etymology Information
'godlessness' originates from the Old English word 'godlēasnes,' where 'god' meant 'deity' and 'lēas' meant 'without.'
Historical Evolution
'godlēasnes' transformed into the Middle English word 'godlesnesse,' and eventually became the modern English word 'godlessness.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without a deity,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the state of being without belief in a god or gods.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the state or condition of being without belief in a god or gods.
The philosopher wrote extensively about the implications of godlessness in modern society.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39