irreligious

adj — 3 senses

irreligious

adj

/ˌɪɹɪˈlɪd͡ʒəs/

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

1

Having no relation to religion.

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 […]1749, Henry Fielding, The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling:
3

In conscious rejection of religion.

Derived terms
irreligiousness
Related terms
irreligiosity, irreligiously, religious

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