Meaning of irreligious in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˌɪ(r)rəˈlɪdʒəs/

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1. Qualitative Adjective

   irreligious

   Etymology

   late Middle English: from Latin irreligiosus, from in-‘not’ + religiosus (see religious)

   Definitions

   1. hostile or indifferent to religion

   Synonyms

   • atheistic
   • atheistical
   • unbelieving
   • heathen
   • heathenish
   • pagan
   • ethnic
   • impious
   • ungodly
   • lapsed
   • nonchurchgoing
   • nonobservant

   Antonyms

   • religious

See also

• impious

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