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Synonyms of irreligious

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Another word for irreligious is temporal. Other synonyms of irreligious are mundane, earthly, civil, worldly and profane.

Synonyms and similar words for irreligious

adjectiveHaving no relation to religion.

  • nonreligiousNot religious.
  • areligiousNot religious; irreligious.
  • civilSecular.
  • earthlyRelating to the earth or this world, as opposed to heaven or the heavens.
  • laicistPertaining to or representing the interests of the laity; non-clerical; secular.
  • laicisticSecular, laic.
  • mundaneWorldly, earthly, profane, vulgar as opposed to heavenly.
  • profaneNot sacred or holy, unconsecrated; relating to non-religious matters, secular.
  • secular
  • temporalOf or relating to the material world, as opposed to sacred or clerical.
  • unconsecratedNot consecrated.
  • unsanctifiedNot having been sanctified; not made sacred; remaining mundane or worldly.
  • worldlyConcerned with secular rather than sacred matters.

adjectiveIn conscious rejection of religion.

Meaning of irreligious

  1. adjective Having no relation to religion.
  2. adjective Contrary to religious beliefs and practices.
  3. adjective In conscious rejection of religion.

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Questions about synonyms of irreligious

What is another word for irreligious?
Irreligious has 17 synonyms on Word.ws, such as temporal, mundane, earthly, civil, worldly, profane, nonreligious and unconsecrated.
What does irreligious mean?
Irreligious means having no relation to religion.

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