Meaning of the word agnostic in English
What does agnostic mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
agnostic
US /æɡˈnɑː.stɪk/
UK /æɡˈnɒs.tɪk/
Noun
a person who believes that nothing is known or can be known of the existence or nature of God or of anything that involves transcending human experience.
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He identifies as an agnostic, believing that the existence of God cannot be proven or disproven.
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Unlike an atheist, an agnostic does not necessarily deny God's existence, but rather questions the possibility of knowing it.
Adjective
having an agnostic view; not knowing or believing in the existence of God or ultimate truth.
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His views on religion are strictly agnostic; he neither believes nor disbelieves.
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The debate took an agnostic turn, focusing on the limits of human knowledge rather than definitive answers.
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