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- [ir-i-lij-uh s]
- /ˌɪr ɪˈlɪdʒ əs/
- /ˌɪr.ɪˈlɪdʒ.əs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ir-i-lij-uh s]
- /ˌɪr ɪˈlɪdʒ əs/
Definitions of irreligious word
- adjective irreligious not religious; not practicing a religion and feeling no religious impulses or emotions. 1
- adjective irreligious showing or characterized by a lack of religion. 1
- adjective irreligious showing indifference or hostility to religion: irreligious statements. 1
- noun irreligious Indifferent or hostile to religion. 1
- adjective irreligious profane, heathen 1
- adjective irreligious An irreligious person does not accept the beliefs of any religion or opposes all religions. 0
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Origin of irreligious
First appearance:
before 1555 One of the 31% oldest English words
From the Latin word irreligiōsus, dating back to 1555-65. See ir-2, religious
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Parts of speech for Irreligious
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irreligious popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
irreligious usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for irreligious
adj irreligious
- agnostic — An agnostic believes that it is not possible to know whether God exists or not. Compare atheist.
- atheistic — Atheistic means connected with or holding the belief that there is no God.
- blasphemous — You can describe someone who shows disrespect for God or a religion as blasphemous. You can also describe what they are saying or doing as blasphemous.
- faithless — not adhering to allegiance, promises, vows, or duty: the faithless behavior of Benedict Arnold.
- godless — having or acknowledging no god or deity; atheistic.
adjective irreligious
- ungodly — not accepting God or a particular religious doctrine; irreligious; atheistic: an ungodly era.
- pseudo-spiritual — of, relating to, or consisting of spirit; incorporeal.
- nonreligious — of, relating to, or concerned with religion: a religious holiday.
- profane — characterized by irreverence or contempt for God or sacred principles or things; irreligious.
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