irreligious

Etymology

Surface etymology ir- + religious

adj

  1. Having no relation to religion.
    Coordinate term: agnostic
  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
    1. In conscious rejection of religion.
      Coordinate term: agnostic

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