What is the meaning of agnostic?

noun

  • Someone who is doubtful or noncommittal about something.
  • A person who claims that they cannot have true knowledge about the existence of God (but does not deny that God might exist. )

adjective

  • Of or pertaining to an agnostic or agnosticism.
  • Uncertain of all claims to knowledge.
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