Nullifidian
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌnʌl.əˈfɪd.i.ən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Nullifidian is a noun meaning Of no faith or religion; not trusting to faith for salvation.
Meaning
Of no faith or religion; not trusting to faith for salvation.
More Meanings
- (archaic) A sceptic; an atheist or unbeliever.
Example Sentences
Near-synonyms: atheistic, agnostic
Near-synonyms: infidel, apostate, heretic (either coordinate or synonymous depending on the beliefs of the speaker or writer)
A man may be content to remain a nullifidian; women cannot rest at that stage. They demand the spiritual significance of everything.
[...] Celia was no longer the eternal cherub, but a thorn in her spirit, a pink-and-white nullifidian, worse than any discouraging presence in the 'Pilgrim's Progress.'
Word Forms
- nullifidians
Synonyms for nullifidian
Depending on context, synonyms include infidel, apostate, heretic, atheistic, agnostic.
Antonyms for nullifidian
Common opposites include solifidian, believer, faithful.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include skeptical, nihilianist, wanbeliever, skepticist, infidel, antinihilist.
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