English dictionary · noun

agnostic

a person who believes that nothing is known of the existence of God

Meaning and definitions

1. a person who believes that nothing is known of the existence of God

Connected roots

• a-

  not, without (privative)

• gno-

  knowing

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  a person who disbelieves in the existence of God or gods

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  lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern

• amorphous

  without a clearly defined shape or form

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