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nonreligious

re·li·gious
N n

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ri-lij-uh s]
    • /rɪˈlɪdʒ əs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ri-lij-uh s]
    • /rɪˈlɪdʒ əs/

Definitions of nonreligious word

  • adjective nonreligious of, relating to, or concerned with religion: a religious holiday. 1
  • adjective nonreligious imbued with or exhibiting religion; pious; devout; godly: a religious man. 1
  • adjective nonreligious scrupulously faithful; conscientious: religious care. 1
  • adjective nonreligious pertaining to or connected with a monastic or religious order. 1
  • adjective nonreligious appropriate to religion or to sacred rites or observances. 1
  • noun plural nonreligious a member of a religious order, congregation, etc.; a monk, friar, or nun. 1
See all 11 definitions of nonreligious

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Origin of nonreligious

First appearance:

before 1175
One of the 8% oldest English words
1175-1225; Middle English (< Old French) < Latin religiōsus, equivalent to religi(ō) religion + -ōsus -ous

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Parts of speech for Nonreligious

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nonreligious popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 71% 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.

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Synonyms for nonreligious

adjective nonreligious

  • profane — characterized by irreverence or contempt for God or sacred principles or things; irreligious.
  • secular — of or relating to worldly things or to things that are not regarded as religious, spiritual, or sacred; temporal: secular interests.
All 2 Synonyms of nonreligious

Antonyms for nonreligious

adjective nonreligious

  • religious — of, relating to, or concerned with religion: a religious holiday.
Just one Antonym for nonreligious

Top questions with nonreligious

  • what nonreligious movement loved nature and favored a simple life?

Related words

  • secular

    of or relating to worldly things or to things that are not regarded as religious, spiritual, or sacred; temporal: secular interests.
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