nonreligious

adjective
UK: /ˌnɒn.rɪˈlɪdʒ.əs/
US: /ˌnɑːn.rɪˈlɪdʒ.əs/

  1. Not having or showing any religious beliefs or practices.

    1. She is nonreligious and doesn't go to church.
    2. Many young adults identify as nonreligious because they question traditional doctrines.

  2. Not connected with religion or religious organizations; secular.

    1. The school is nonreligious and open to all.
    2. We need a nonreligious approach to solve society problems, not based on belief.

Synonyms

secular irreligious atheist agnostic
nonreligious noun

  1. People who do not follow a religion.

    1. The nonreligious are increasing in numbers.
    2. A growing group of nonreligious feels disconnected from the church and its values.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "nonreligious" in English means: Not having or showing any religious beliefs or practices., Not connected with religion or religious organizations; secular..

The phonetic transcription of "nonreligious" is /ˌnɒn.rɪˈlɪdʒ.əs/ in British English and /ˌnɑːn.rɪˈlɪdʒ.əs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "nonreligious": secular, irreligious, atheist, agnostic.

Example usage of "nonreligious": "She is nonreligious and doesn't go to church.". More examples on the page.