profaners

pro·fane

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pruh-feyn, proh-]
- /prəˈfeɪn, proʊ-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pruh-feyn, proh-]
- /prəˈfeɪn, proʊ-/

Definitions of profaners word

adjective profaners characterized by irreverence or contempt for God or sacred principles or things; irreligious. 1
adjective profaners not devoted to holy or religious purposes; unconsecrated; secular (opposed to sacred). 1
adjective profaners unholy; heathen; pagan: profane rites. 1
adjective profaners not initiated into religious rites or mysteries, as persons. 1
adjective profaners common or vulgar. 1
verb with object profaners to misuse (anything that should be held in reverence or respect); defile; debase; employ basely or unworthily. 1

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Origin of profaners

First appearance:

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

1350-1400; (adj.) < Latin profānus literally, before (outside of) the temple; replacing Middle English prophane < Medieval Latin prophānus desecrated (see pro-1, fane); (v.) < Latin profānāre, derivative of profānus; replacing Middle English prophanen < Medieval Latin prophānāre to desecrate

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Parts of speech for Profaners

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Profaners

profaners popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 62% 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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