gaytheist
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Sense 1
Meaning · English
Someone who is both gay and atheist.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Once a high-profile religious leader, Fernando wants to use this book to come out as both Humanist and gay—“gaytheist”—to help strengthen a national narrative of understanding, tolerance, and acceptance.
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).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
An atheist.
Register: derogatory, offensive, slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “gaytheist” mean?
Someone who is both gay and atheist.
Is “gaytheist” formal or informal?
gaytheist is generally slang.