Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

apatheism

/ˌæpəˈθi.ɪzəm/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: ap-athe-ism
IPA: /ˌæpəˈθi.ɪzəm/

16

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

3

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Apathy towards the existence of a god; belief that the question of the existence of a god is unimportant.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"[A]patheism is an attitude, not a belief system, and the over-riding fact is that these people are relaxed about religion."

Etymology

Reportedly coined in 2001, as a blend of apathy + theism, by author Robert J. Nash.

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˌæpəˈθi.ɪzəm/

Usage

Uncountable

Derived Forms

apatheist

Frequently Paired Words

agnosticism atheism atheophobia ignosticism

Synonyms

apnosticism

Questions

How do you pronounce apatheism?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˌæpəˈθi.ɪzəm/.
What does apatheism mean?: Apathy towards the existence of a god; belief that the question of the existence of a god is unimportant.
Where does apatheism come from?: Reportedly coined in 2001, as a blend of apathy + theism, by author Robert J. Nash.

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