"neoatheist" meaning in All languages combined

See neoatheist on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: neoatheists [plural]
Etymology: From neo- + atheist. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|neo|atheist}} neo- + atheist Head templates: {{en-noun}} neoatheist (plural neoatheists)
  1. A member of the vocally anti-religious movement that came to prominence in the early 2000s. Categories (topical): Atheism

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