Word
unbelievers
Phoneticsun·be·liev·ers
UK/ʌnbɪlˈiːvəz/
Countable noun
Definition
n. people who do not believe in God or in a particular religion.
n. people who do not accept a particular religious faith as true, especially from the viewpoint of its adherents.
Examples
“Many believers pray for unbelievers in their town.”
“The church opened its doors to unbelievers who wanted to learn more about the faith.”
“The novel explores how believers and unbelievers can still share deep friendships despite their different views on faith.”
Examples
simple
“Many believers pray for unbelievers in their town.”
contextual
“The church opened its doors to unbelievers who wanted to learn more about the faith.”
complex
“The novel explores how believers and unbelievers can still share deep friendships despite their different views on faith.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “unbelievers” in context.
Verb
01. convert unbelievers
“Missionaries travelled abroad to convert unbelievers to Christianity.”
verb + noun
02. persuade unbelievers
“He tried to persuade unbelievers with calm arguments and kindness.”
verb + noun
03. preach to unbelievers
“She was sent to preach to unbelievers in distant villages.”
verb + prep + noun
Adjective
04. hardened unbelievers
“The text describes hardened unbelievers who closed their hearts to the truth.”
adj + noun
05. sceptical unbelievers
“He tried to answer the questions of sceptical unbelievers at the debate.”
adj + noun
06. stubborn unbelievers
“The prophet faced stubborn unbelievers who refused to listen to his message.”
adj + noun
Noun
07. crowd of unbelievers
“He stood before a large crowd of unbelievers and began to speak.”
noun + prep + noun
08. fate of unbelievers
“The chapter describes the fate of unbelievers in the afterlife.”
noun + prep + noun
09. convert the unbelievers
“The mission aimed to convert the unbelievers in the region.”
10. preach to the unbelievers
“He was ordered to preach to the unbelievers in the city.”
11. punishment for the unbelievers
“The verse warns of a severe punishment for the unbelievers.”
12. surrounded by unbelievers
“She felt isolated, surrounded by unbelievers at her new school.”
Real-World Examples
“A prominent Muslim cleric in Nigeria has warned Muslim lawmakers that they will be condemned as "unbelievers" if they back a new gender equality bill.” “The research, conducted by International Human and Eth Union (HEU), indicates that "unbelievers" in predominantly Islamic nations experience the harshest and often violent treatment from both governmental authorities and followers of the state-endorsed religion.” - Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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