metaphysical substrate

Definition

Academic-sounding jargon someone uses to avoid saying 'God' or admitting they're spiritual—essentially 'beliefs' repackaged for intellectuals with thesaurus access.

Example Usage

He claims he's an atheist but then goes on about some metaphysical substrate governing the universe.

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