Question:
Substitute the following phrase with one word, choosing from the given options.
A person who does not believe in God.
• [(a)] Theist
• [(b)] Non-believer
• [(c)] Cultist
• [(d)] Atheist
Substitute the following phrase with one word, choosing from the given options.
A person who does not believe in God.
• [(a)] Theist
• [(b)] Non-believer
• [(c)] Cultist
• [(d)] Atheist
• [(a)] Theist
• [(b)] Non-believer
• [(c)] Cultist
• [(d)] Atheist
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Important Terms:
• Theist = Believes in God
• Atheist = Does not believe in God
• Agnostic = Unsure about God's existence
• Cultist = Follower of a cult
• Theist = Believes in God
• Atheist = Does not believe in God
• Agnostic = Unsure about God's existence
• Cultist = Follower of a cult
Updated On: Jun 16, 2026
- (a) and (c) are correct
- (b) and (d) are correct
- (b) and (c) are correct
- (b) and (a) are correct
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The Correct Option is B
Solution and Explanation
Concept:
One-word substitution questions test vocabulary by asking for a single word that expresses the meaning of a phrase.
The phrase given is:
\[
\text{A person who does not believe in God}
\]
Step 1: Examine option (a) Theist.
A Theist is a person who believes in the existence of God. Therefore, \[ \boxed{\text{Theist} \neq \text{Person who does not believe in God}} \] Hence, option (a) is incorrect.
Step 2: Examine option (b) Non-believer.
A Non-believer is a person who does not believe in a religion or God. Thus, \[ \boxed{\text{Non-believer}} \] is an appropriate substitute.
Step 3: Examine option (c) Cultist.
A Cultist is a follower of a cult or a particular religious group. This meaning does not match the given phrase. Hence, \[ \boxed{\text{Cultist is incorrect}} \]
Step 4: Examine option (d) Atheist.
An Atheist is a person who denies or does not believe in the existence of God. Therefore, \[ \boxed{\text{Atheist}} \] is the most precise one-word substitution.
Step 5: Choose the correct combination.
The suitable words are: \[ (b)\ \text{Non-believer} \] and \[ (d)\ \text{Atheist} \] Hence, \[ \boxed{\text{Option (B)}} \]
Step 1: Examine option (a) Theist.
A Theist is a person who believes in the existence of God. Therefore, \[ \boxed{\text{Theist} \neq \text{Person who does not believe in God}} \] Hence, option (a) is incorrect.
Step 2: Examine option (b) Non-believer.
A Non-believer is a person who does not believe in a religion or God. Thus, \[ \boxed{\text{Non-believer}} \] is an appropriate substitute.
Step 3: Examine option (c) Cultist.
A Cultist is a follower of a cult or a particular religious group. This meaning does not match the given phrase. Hence, \[ \boxed{\text{Cultist is incorrect}} \]
Step 4: Examine option (d) Atheist.
An Atheist is a person who denies or does not believe in the existence of God. Therefore, \[ \boxed{\text{Atheist}} \] is the most precise one-word substitution.
Step 5: Choose the correct combination.
The suitable words are: \[ (b)\ \text{Non-believer} \] and \[ (d)\ \text{Atheist} \] Hence, \[ \boxed{\text{Option (B)}} \]
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