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unbelievers
[/ˌʌnbɪˈliːvərz/]
noun
pl: N/A (already plural; singular: unbeliever)
descrentes
1.
People who do not believe in a particular religion, especially Christianity or Islam
The missionaries sought to convert the unbelievers in the remote village.
Os missionários buscavam converter os descrentes na aldeia remota.
2.
People who lack faith or do not believe in something specific
Despite the evidence, the unbelievers refused to accept the scientific findings.
Apesar das evidências, os descrentes recusaram-se a aceitar os achados científicos.
Synonyms
non-believers
infidels
atheists
skeptics
doubters
Antonyms
believers
faithful
devout
true believers
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
descrentes
Most common term in Brazilian Portuguese
Brazil (informal)
infiéis
Used particularly in religious contexts
Portugal
descrentes
Standard term in Portuguese Portuguese
Portugal (formal/religious)
infiéis
More archaic or formal usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
to preach to the unbelievers
among the unbelievers
land of the unbelievers
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