"Dawkinite" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Dawkinites [plural]
Etymology: Dawkins + -ite Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Dawkins|ite}} Dawkins + -ite Head templates: {{en-noun}} Dawkinite (plural Dawkinites)
  1. One who shares the scientific and philosophical views of Richard Dawkins; an atheist; a materialist. Synonyms: Dawkinsite

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