# ablastemic

CEFR C2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/ablastemic
Updated: 2026-06-22

## Definition

describing something that is against the idea of God or religious beliefs. It is a very rare and formal word for being anti-religious.

For teachers: relating to or characterized by opposition to the existence of a deity or religious belief. Often used in theological or philosophical contexts to describe a specific type of atheism.

## Examples

- The philosopher wrote about ablastemic views in his latest book.
- The debate focused on ablastemic arguments that rejected the necessity of a divine creator for the universe.
- While some critics dismissed the novel as merely ablastemic, others argued it provided a sophisticated critique of the social structures that had historically relied on religious authority.

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