Irreligious: meaning, definitions and examples

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irreligious

[ ɪˈrɪlɪdʒəs ]

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lack of religious beliefs

Irreligious is an adjective that describes someone who does not have or practice any religious beliefs. It refers to a person who is indifferent or hostile to religion, or who does not follow any specific religious doctrines.

Synonyms

godless, non-believer, non-religious

Examples of usage

He was raised in an irreligious household and never attended church.
Her irreligious views often clashed with her family's devout beliefs.

Translations

Translations of the word "irreligious" in other languages:

🇵🇹 irreligioso

🇮🇳 अधार्मिक

🇩🇪 irreligios

🇮🇩 tidak beragama

🇺🇦 нерелігійний

🇵🇱 niereligijny

🇯🇵 無宗教

🇫🇷 irréligieux

🇪🇸 irreligioso

🇹🇷 dinsiz

🇰🇷 비종교적인

🇸🇦 غير متدين

🇨🇿 bezvěrecký

🇸🇰 bez náboženstva

🇨🇳 无宗教

🇸🇮 nereligiozen

🇮🇸 trúlaus

🇰🇿 дінсіз

🇬🇪 არარელიგიური

🇦🇿 dinsiz

🇲🇽 irreligioso

Word origin

The word irreligious originated in the early 17th century, derived from the Latin word 'irreligiosus', which means 'not religious'. It gained popularity during the Enlightenment period when skepticism towards traditional religious beliefs was on the rise. The concept of irreligion has been a topic of philosophical and sociological debate throughout history, challenging the traditional notions of faith and spirituality.