English Explanatory Dictionary

alief

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A primitive, subconscious belieflike attitude which may contradict one's conscious beliefs.

Word forms

alief aliefs

Etymology

Apparently formed to contrast with belief, as if it were B-lief and this were A-lief.

Derived words

alieve
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