irreligious

English

Etymology

From Latin irreligiōsus.[1] By surface analysis, ir- +‎ religious.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌɪɹɪˈlɪd͡ʒəs/
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  • Rhymes: -ɪdʒəs

Adjective

irreligious (comparative more irreligious, superlative most irreligious)

  1. Having no relation to religion.
    Synonyms: nonreligious, areligious; see also Thesaurus:secular
    Coordinate terms: antireligious, antireligion
    Coordinate term: agnostic
  2. Contrary to religious beliefs and practices.
    1. In conscious rejection of religion.
      Synonyms: antireligious, antireligion, atheistic, atheist
      Coordinate term: agnostic

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References

  1. ^ “irreligious, adj.”, in OED Online Paid subscription required⁠, Oxford: Oxford University Press, launched 2000.
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