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irreligious

adjective

  1. indifferent or hostile to religion; not religious
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˌɪɹɪˈlɪd͡ʒəs/

adj

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 […]

  3. Contrary to religious beliefs and practices.