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nullifidian

noun
nul·​li·​fid·​i·​an | \ˌnələˈfidēən\
plural -s

Definition of nullifidian 

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 : a person of no faith or religion : skeptic, unbeliever

2 : one lacking in faith : disbeliever

nullifidian

adjective

Definition of nullifidian (Entry 2 of 2)

: having no faith or religion : skeptical

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History and Etymology for nullifidian

Noun

Late Latin nulli- + Latin fides faith + English -an

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