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In short, yes, an atheist does not believe in god. What is leaves out is that if you had well grounded proof based on sound scientific theory then that atheist would then open themselves to that belief, because it is no longer 'belief, it is now fact.
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There's a gross misconception between what most people think atheism is and what atheists think atheism is. It's the subtle but significant difference between stating "There is no god" vs. "I don't believe in a god." Most atheists hold the latter viewpoint, yet many people (even dictionary editors!) think we hold the former.