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First Known Use: 1546
in the meaning defined at sense 2
See Words from the same yearSee words that rhyme with atheism Spanish Central: Translation of atheism Nglish: Translation of atheism for Spanish speakers Britannica English: Translation of atheism for Arabic speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about atheism
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