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How do you spell Atheist?

Correct spelling

atheist

E before I. THE is hiding inside: aTHEist.

Why is atheist spelled this way?

The EI combination here goes against the I-before-E rule, but that's because it comes from the Greek theos (god), not from a Germanic root where the rule applies.

Common misspellings of atheist

athiestathistatheestathieist

Example

He identifies as an atheist.

Frequently asked questions

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The correct spelling is "atheist". E before I. THE is hiding inside: aTHEist.
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