# unbelievers

/ʌnbɪlˈiːvəz/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/unbelievers
Updated: 2026-10-14

## Definition

people who do not believe in God or in a particular religion.

For teachers: 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.

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