nonreligious
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4.6
- noun
- /ˌnɒn.rɪˈlɪdʒ.əs/
- As someone who has worked beside Greg Epstein for some years and who appreciates the extraordinary work he has done for Humanists, Atheists, Agnostics, and the Nonreligious, I find the tone and the lack of thought evidenced in some of these responses somewhat frustrating.
Examples
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Many nonreligious individuals identify as secular humanists who emphasize ethical living without reliance on religious beliefs.
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The nonreligious community often organizes events to promote discussion about science and philosophy.
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She considers herself a nonreligious person and values reason and evidence over faith.
Synonyms
22
5.4
A person who does not accept a religion, idea, or set of teachings
12
5.2
A person who does not believe in God or in any religion
5
5.5
A person who does not accept an idea or religion
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8.2
People who do not go to church or belong to any religious group
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3.9
A person who does not believe in any god or take part in worship
1
9.9
A person who does not follow a faith and may be against it
A person not connected to any group, organization, or political party
Compounds
How Religious
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4.6
250
4.1
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Nonreligious as a noun uses the same parts: non- 'not' and religious from 'religion'. So, a nonreligious is 'a person who does not follow, practice, or belong to any religion'.