pro-atheistic
|pro-a-the-is-tic|
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/proʊˌeɪθiˈɪstɪk/
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/prəʊˌeɪθɪˈɪstɪk/
in favor of atheism
Etymology
'pro-atheistic' is a compound formed from the prefix 'pro-' and the adjective 'atheistic'. 'Pro-' originates from Latin 'pro', meaning 'for' or 'in favor of', and 'atheistic' comes from 'atheism' + suffix '-ic'.
'Atheistic' derives from 'atheism', from Greek 'ἀθεῖος' ('atheios') meaning 'without god' or 'godless' (from 'a-' meaning 'without' + 'theos' meaning 'god'). The English noun 'atheism' developed via Latin and Middle French into modern English, and the adjective 'atheistic' was formed later by adding the suffix '-ic'. The prefix 'pro-' (Latin) has long been used in English to indicate support, producing the compound 'pro-atheistic' in modern usage.
Initially, elements meant 'for' (pro-) and 'without god' (atheios); combined, the modern compound specifically means 'in favor of or supportive toward atheism'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
favoring, supporting, or advocating atheism; showing a positive or approving attitude toward atheism or the absence of belief in gods.
The columnist took a pro-atheistic stance in debates about public religion.
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