Irreligious

//ˌɪɹɪˈlɪd͡ʒəs// adj

adj ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Having no relation to religion.
  2. 2
    Contrary to religious beliefs and practices.

    "[T]he virtuous reader may condemn her for showing too great regard to a base-born infant, to which all charity is condemned by law as irreligious […]"

  3. 3
    Contrary to religious beliefs and practices.; In conscious rejection of religion.
Adjective
  1. 1
    hostile or indifferent to religion wordnet

Synonyms

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amoralantireligionantireligiousapostateareligiousatheist

Example

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"His irreligious statements are offensive."

Etymology

From Latin irreligiōsus. By surface analysis, ir- + religious.

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