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I sent the following email to the editorial department of Merriam-Webster:

Your definition of “Atheist” is “One who believes there is no deity.” However, the actual meaning is “One who lacks a belief in any deity.” It is an important distinction because Atheism isn’t a belief, it is the lack thereof.

Merriam-Webster responded with the following:

“Dear Golmer:

Thank you for your message.  A handful of other readers have also written us about this, and we’ve been making careful note of all such comments for review by our editors during the preparation of future editions.

Cordially,
Lee Goodrich, Editorial Department,
Merriam-Webster, Inc.”

Please write them as well to let your voice be heard.