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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The state of being irreligious; irreligious sentiment or thought. uncountable, usually

   "Near-synonyms: atheism, agnosticism"

2. 2
   the quality of not being devout wordnet

Synonyms

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irreligiousnessagnosticismapostasyatheismatheismbacksliding

Antonyms

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fidelityreligiontheism

Example

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"I sense that irreligion is growing everywhere around this world."

Etymology

From French irréligion, from Latin irreligiō. By surface analysis, ir- + religion.

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