nonchristian

1 6.1

Not part of the Christian religion

adjective
/nɒnˈkrɪs.tʃən/

: no cristiano

The festival attracted both nonchristian and Christian visitors from around the world.

Examples

Some schools celebrate holidays from nonchristian cultures to promote diversity.
Many ancient traditions have nonchristian origins that predate Christianity.
Many nonchristian cultures have rich traditions.
The festival was celebrated by nonchristian communities.
Many ancient traditions have nonchristian origins that predate Christianity.
Some schools celebrate holidays from nonchristian cultures to promote diversity.
The festival attracted both nonchristian and Christian visitors from around the world.

Synonyms

unchristian

vsnonchristian

1 7.1

Not relating to the religion that follows the teachings of Jesus

is about not believing or adhering to that faith's doctrines

christless

vsnonchristian

Archaic

1 9.9

Not believing in Jesus or following the religion about him

is narrower, concentrating on personal belief and formal adherence to doctrine

Antonyms

Christian

746 1.0

A person who believes in Jesus Christ and follows his teachings

How Christian

Christian

746 1.0

nonchristian

1 6.1

Surface Forms

nonchristian positive

Morphology

nonchristian = Christian (transparent) = non + christian

The negative prefix 'non-' combines directly with 'Christian' to yield the straightforward meaning 'not Christian'.

Etymology

Nonchristian combines the prefix non- meaning 'not' with Christian, which means a person who follows Christianity. So it simply means 'not a Christian' and is used for people, traditions, or beliefs that do not follow Christianity.