English · Slang Attested

faitheist

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Meaning · English

An atheist who thinks faith should not be criticized.

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Those are all appeals made either to the assumptions that Dennett shares with the belief-believers (or “faitheists”) or to their own priorities in ways that challenge their essential reasons for believing in belief.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “faitheist” mean?

An atheist who thinks faith should not be criticized.

Is “faitheist” formal or informal?

faitheist is generally slang.

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